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BN05 NBE

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

232,781 mi
Last recorded232,781 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 232,781 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 232,768 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 210,535 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 210,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 192,121 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 192,099 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 173,712 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 173,336 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 159,935 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 155,668 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 155,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 150,028 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 143,594 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 143,591 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2018 137,742 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 129,523 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 129,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 122,615 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 122,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 113,901 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 107,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

damage on wall of nearside front tyre + low inside edge

Fail 21 Feb 2014 107,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

damage on wall of nearside front tyre + low inside edge

Pass 5 Feb 2013 91,514 miles

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

nearside and offside front inner wishbone bushes starting to split

Fail 5 Feb 2013 91,514 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

nearside and offside front inner wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 14 Feb 2012 82,716 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 76,132 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 73,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 73,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 65,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has slightly destorted tread

Pass 14 May 2008 57,625 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 NBE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 NBE, 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 NBE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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