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BN05 YNY

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,676 mi
Last recorded142,676 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 142,676 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under neath vehicle / inner sills/ side skirts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 133,170 miles

2/ n/s rear brake slightly tight

3/ slight play in front sub-frame mounting bushs

Fail 22 May 2019 133,170 miles

Exhaust system insecure both rear mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

1/ slight play in o/s front anti roll bar drop link ball join

2/ n/s rear brake slightly tight

3/ slight play in front sub-frame mounting bushs

Pass 22 May 2018 120,387 miles

both sides at front tyres started deteriorating/perished & rear brake discs pitted & black paint coating under the vehicle on some components

Fail 19 May 2018 120,384 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres started deteriorating & brake discs pitted & black paint coating under the vehicle on some components

Pass 25 Nov 2015 118,845 miles

cut in tread on nearside front tyre

nail in offside front tyer

Fail 23 Nov 2015 118,841 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

cut in tread on nearside front tyre

nail in offside front tyer

Pass 18 Nov 2014 111,498 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 111,494 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 104,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 104,470 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 96,345 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 88,445 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 88,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 80,302 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2010 73,111 miles

nearside front tyre has minor sidewall damage

Pass 25 Feb 2009 65,091 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 65,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 29 Feb 2008 50,821 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 YNY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YNY, 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 YNY registered?

BN05 YNY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BN05 YNY safe to buy?

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