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BL55 PPF

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

186,259 mi
Last recorded186,259 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 PPF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 186,259 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 186,259 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 179,810 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

Fail 14 Apr 2020 179,763 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake effort low

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 176,843 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear hand brake effort low!!!

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 176,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side marker light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side marker light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear hand brake effort low!!!

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2017 166,650 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2017 166,650 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 156,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall also deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

front suspension arm rear bushes at wear limit

slight wear in o/s steering joint

Fail 25 Jul 2016 156,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall also deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

front suspension arm rear bushes at wear limit

slight wear in o/s steering joint

Pass 27 Jul 2015 140,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 128,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 120,191 miles

n/s/r tyre uneven on inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2013 120,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

n/s/r tyre uneven on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 109,281 miles

n/s/r tyre out of shape on inner edge 215/45/18

Pass 26 Jul 2011 98,309 miles

chip to windscreen

exhaust centre silencer corroding

perishing to rear lower control arms outer bushes

slight play o/s/r drop link - noisy??

Fail 26 Jul 2011 98,309 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chip to windscreen

exhaust centre silencer corroding

perishing to rear lower control arms outer bushes

slight play o/s/r drop link - noisy??

Pass 27 Jul 2010 86,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight handbrake travel

Fail 23 Jul 2010 86,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight handbrake travel

Pass 28 Jul 2009 72,003 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 59,689 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 59,689 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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BL55 PPF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL55 PPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL55 PPF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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