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BN05 MXM

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,276 mi
Last recorded149,276 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 MXM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 149,276 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 149,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 143,202 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 143,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 136,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 128,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light up on dash

Fail 20 Jul 2017 128,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light up on dash

Pass 4 Jul 2016 120,666 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 120,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 113,028 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 101,053 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 89,990 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 79,502 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 70,443 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 60,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 49,341 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 38,051 miles

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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BN05 MXM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN05 MXM, 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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BN05 MXM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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