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BN05 YJA

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,800 mi
Last recorded167,800 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 YJA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 167,800 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper arm broken

Stone chip in screen

Pass 8 Apr 2020 156,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 156,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 144,087 miles

Nearside Rear Worn on inner edge (badly)

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

Offside Rear Worn on inner edge.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 129,095 miles

Engine light on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 116,646 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 116,644 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 105,808 miles

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edges.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

Front and rear brake discs slightly lipped.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn on outer pads. Unable to see inner pad properly. (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 105,808 miles

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edges.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

Front and rear brake discs slightly lipped.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn on outer pads. Unable to see inner pad properly. (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 93,508 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 93,508 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 83,312 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f control arms, rear bushes unbonding and splitting

n/s/r inner side light bulb not working

squeak from aux. belt area

Fail 28 Mar 2014 83,311 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear 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)

n/s/f and o/s/f control arms, rear bushes unbonding and splitting

n/s/r inner side light bulb not working

squeak from aux. belt area

Pass 25 Mar 2013 70,473 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 61,580 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 52,445 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 52,443 miles

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

offside mirror casing damaged. clutch antislip missing.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 43,544 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,967 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 24,833 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 YJA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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