MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Gearbox mounting defective rear mount is very worn ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall has a deep cut, not quite to cords but advise to replace (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside engine hydromouting is very worn
Rear shock absorbers have broken bump stops
dmf very worn
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Gearbox mounting defective rear mount is very worn ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall has a deep cut, not quite to cords but advise to replace (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside engine hydromouting is very worn
Rear shock absorbers have broken bump stops
dmf very worn
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has heavy and irregular inner edge wear, and also has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear engine mount worn
both rear shock absorber sleeves are insecure due to broken bump stops
dmf very noisey
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has wall damage which is exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Undertray likely to become detached rear exhaust heatshield is loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has heavy and irregular inner edge wear, and also has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear engine mount worn
both rear shock absorber sleeves are insecure due to broken bump stops
dmf very noisey
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
both rear shock absorber sleeves insecure due to broken bump stops
engine - heavy vibration/rattling from worn dual mass flywheel
offside engine hydromount has failed, has leaked its fluid out
rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit smoke test failed (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak turbo charge pipe to intake manifold has a split (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
both rear shock absorber sleeves insecure due to broken bump stops
engine - heavy vibration/rattling from worn dual mass flywheel
offside engine hydromount has failed, has leaked its fluid out
rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Steering rack inner gaiter has light mist of oil
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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BN05 MYB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 MYB, 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 MYB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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