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BN05 MXP

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

118,671 mi
Last recorded118,671 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 MXP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 118,671 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 118,671 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 111,565 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 111,565 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 108,309 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 108,309 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 103,938 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust in poor condition but still serviceable , heat shields loose

Pass 22 Mar 2016 97,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 97,544 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal Steering rack (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

POwer steering fluid level very low in reservoir.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 93,378 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 93,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 88,778 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 88,778 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 81,269 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Nearside front tyre badly cracked on inner tyre wall no cord showing.

Fail 7 Mar 2013 81,269 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Nearside front tyre badly cracked on inner tyre wall no cord showing.

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 72,582 miles

exhaust mounts badly corroded and rear shield insecure

fan belt noise

front suspension arm bushes seperating / front knock?

ns inner tail lamp

nsr tyre close to limit / osr tyre 3.5mm both unevenly worn edges

slight play rear roll bar links

suspect rear shock absorbers soft

tyres 2254517 fronts v / rears y

Fail 27 Feb 2012 72,582 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

exhaust mounts badly corroded and rear shield insecure

fan belt noise

front suspension arm bushes seperating / front knock?

ns inner tail lamp

nsr tyre close to limit / osr tyre 3.5mm both unevenly worn edges

slight play rear roll bar links

suspect rear shock absorbers soft

tyres 2254517 fronts v / rears y

Pass 7 Feb 2011 63,816 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 63,816 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust mounts badly corroded & rear shield insecure

front brake imbalnce 23% discs worn edge corroded

front suspension arm bushes seperating slight play

knock front suspension

osf tyre close to limit 2055516

Pass 5 Mar 2010 57,196 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 48,760 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 48,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 42,277 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 MXP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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