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BN05 YJE

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

117,024 mi
Last recorded117,024 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 YJE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 117,024 miles

clutch worn

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect marginal (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect marginal (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 113,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect marginal (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect marginal (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 109,971 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front spring not sitting correctly in seat

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 106,353 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 106,350 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 101,245 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 101,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 95,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marginal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake efficiency only just meets requirements

Pass 2 Mar 2020 92,106 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges [both] (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 2 Mar 2020 92,106 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges [both] (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 15 Feb 2019 87,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 85,327 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 82,921 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 79,683 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 76,672 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 71,914 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 71,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 65,166 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge -signs of perishing -small cut in tread

Fail 1 Feb 2013 65,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge -signs of perishing -small cut in tread

Pass 16 Feb 2012 60,880 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge ,signs of perishing ,small cut in tread

rear indicator bulbs slightly faded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 53,257 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 46,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 46,386 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 40,589 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)

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

wear on front tyres may weaken structures

Pass 18 Feb 2008 34,311 miles

marginal damage nearside front wheel inner rim

Fail 18 Feb 2008 34,308 miles

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

marginal damage nearside front wheel inner rim

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 YJE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YJE, 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 YJE registered?

BN05 YJE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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