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BN05 NBM

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,244 mi
Last recorded133,244 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 NBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 133,244 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 May 2018 133,215 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 115,783 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 115,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect light output low (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 May 2016 94,919 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 82,595 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 74,637 miles

no engine oil recorded on dipstick

Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,307 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 62,206 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 56,624 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 50,496 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,174 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 NBM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NBM, 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 NBM registered?

BN05 NBM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BN05 NBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 NBM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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