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BN05 MYB

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,765 mi
Last recorded177,765 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 MYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 177,765 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 177,765 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 173,057 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 173,054 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 165,158 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 165,156 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 159,919 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 159,919 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 151,518 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 144,288 miles

Offside Front Steering rack inner gaiter has light mist of oil

Pass 2 Apr 2015 133,570 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 123,752 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 113,308 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 103,860 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 93,680 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 80,521 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 67,586 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 48,892 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 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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