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BN05 YNX

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,195 mi
Last recorded176,195 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 YNX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 176,195 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive pac fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 173,588 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Selective catalyst fluid leaking

Fail 20 May 2020 173,588 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Selective catalyst fluid leaking

Pass 26 Jun 2019 168,786 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear links worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Selective catalyst fluid leaking

Fail 25 Jun 2019 168,786 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on edges - Advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on edges and to wear indicator bars - Advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on edges - Advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear links worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Selective catalyst fluid leaking

Pass 22 May 2018 155,517 miles

Exhaust tail pipe heat shield loose

Front tyres a little worn on edges

Rear shock absorber damp with fluid

Fail 21 May 2018 155,515 miles

Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust tail pipe heat shield loose

Front tyres a little worn on edges

Rear shock absorber damp with fluid

Pass 27 Mar 2017 145,479 miles

A little judder front brakes

Fail 27 Mar 2017 145,479 miles

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

A little judder front brakes

Pass 12 Apr 2016 135,814 miles

Slight damage nearside front ball joint cover

Some brake judder offside rear

Fail 12 Apr 2016 135,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Slight damage nearside front ball joint cover

Some brake judder offside rear

Pass 8 Apr 2015 123,488 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 8 Apr 2015 123,488 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 19 Mar 2014 106,903 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osf tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2013 96,248 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 86,163 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 76,733 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 66,085 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 55,911 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,875 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 YNX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel 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 YNX, 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 YNX registered?

BN05 YNX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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