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BN05 NCD

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,183 mi
Last recorded165,183 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 NCD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 165,183 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just me requirements

Pass 22 Feb 2022 158,470 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 146,803 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 146,744 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 143,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 143,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 130,293 miles

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover loose

Fail 15 Jan 2019 130,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover loose

Pass 26 Apr 2018 122,015 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 122,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 114,349 miles

Nearside Front and o/s/f wishbones rear bushes wear

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

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

Fail 8 May 2017 114,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front and o/s/f wishbones rear bushes wear

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

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

Pass 10 May 2016 106,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2016 106,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and o/s/f (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 99,881 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 99,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 92,372 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2014 92,372 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 85,058 miles

n/s/f b/disc slightly warped

Pass 19 Apr 2012 77,196 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 71,995 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 71,982 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2010 66,140 miles

emissions not detectable

Pass 2 May 2009 59,566 miles

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

emissions undetectable

Fail 1 May 2009 59,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

emissions undetectable

Pass 7 May 2008 51,765 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 NCD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NCD, 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 NCD registered?

BN05 NCD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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