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BN05 MYU

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,013 mi
Last recorded116,013 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 MYU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 116,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 116,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 105,491 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and pitted on inside faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 102,433 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 102,433 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Feb 2014 98,819 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr tyre cracked becoming excessive

reg plate lamps dull

tight gear selection

Fail 19 Feb 2014 98,819 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

reg plate lamps dull

tight gear selection

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr tyre cracked becoming excessive

Pass 21 Feb 2013 94,255 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 89,194 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 89,194 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 83,473 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 83,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 77,852 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 72,869 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 68,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 68,326 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 MYU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MYU, 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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What year was BN05 MYU registered?

BN05 MYU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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