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BN05 OWX

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

177,307 mi
Last recorded177,307 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2024 177,307 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 166,360 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 156,072 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 147,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 135,935 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low and perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2019 125,827 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 119,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

One hanger broken off Exhaust system but Exhaust system not insecure.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 113,090 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear rear exhaust hanger corroded slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2016 108,885 miles

engine cover & under trays fitteed

Pass 4 Oct 2014 97,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 17 Aug 2013 85,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2012 75,928 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 73,011 miles

off side rear outer disc worn

plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2010 69,624 miles

nearside front wheel rim buckled to excess

Pass 7 Mar 2009 62,597 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 54,515 miles

adv on small chips all over wind screen

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 OWX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OWX, 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 OWX registered?

BN05 OWX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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