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BN05 YHU

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

182,307 mi
Last recorded182,307 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 YHU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 182,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 161,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 140,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit A little edgy on inside. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 120,930 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 105,734 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 96,497 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 96,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 83,517 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 73,251 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 73,250 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 62,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 49,973 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 49,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,961 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 31,933 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,933 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 24,428 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 YHU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YHU, 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 YHU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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