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BN05 YJG

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

92,042 mi
Last recorded92,042 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 YJG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 92,042 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 90,587 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 89,554 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 88,489 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 87,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 87,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 87,272 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 86,450 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 84,345 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 80,235 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 75,909 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 70,846 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear bump stops slightly perished

Fail 17 Jun 2015 70,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear bump stops slightly perished

Pass 19 Jun 2014 65,806 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear bump stops slightly perished

rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2013 60,335 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly inside edges

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,532 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 48,489 miles

Both front tyres are worn inside edges

Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,890 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

all brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Jun 2009 36,324 miles

front wipers smearing

misting of oil from p.a.s rack

small fluffing on n/s/r seat belt

wind screen scratched/chipped

Fail 20 Jun 2009 36,324 miles

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

front wipers smearing

misting of oil from p.a.s rack

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres getting low 1.6mm

small fluffing on n/s/r seat belt

wind screen scratched/chipped

Pass 11 Dec 2008 32,517 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 22,764 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 YJG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YJG, 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 YJG registered?

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

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