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BN05 PLV

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

215,168 mi
Last recorded215,168 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 215,168 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 212,662 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 210,209 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 207,232 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 202,631 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim nearside front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside headlamp deteriorated but output not severly reduced

Fail 7 Jan 2019 202,629 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim nearside front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside headlamp deteriorated but output not severly reduced

Pass 11 Jan 2018 195,639 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim front and rear (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 195,638 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim front and rear (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 187,232 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim front and rear (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 177,176 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 177,176 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 9 Jan 2015 172,601 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 164,247 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 155,023 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 155,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 147,475 miles

off side rear door not opening

Fail 14 Jan 2012 147,475 miles

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

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

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

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

off side rear door not opening

Pass 11 Jan 2011 139,974 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 131,644 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 99,035 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 84,490 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 PLV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PLV, 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 PLV registered?

BN05 PLV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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