MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,660 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
coil springs corroded
front to rear brake pipes corroded
front tyres starting to get close to legal limit
slight corrosion underside of car in places
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust hanger broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
205/50r17
coil springs corroded
front to rear brake pipes corroded
front tyres starting to get close to legal limit
slight corrosion underside of car in places
front to rear brake pipes corroded
rear number plate deteriorated
rear tyres worn on edges
slight play in front anti toll bar drop links
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged leaking (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking at front to rear brake pipe joint (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
front to rear brake pipes corroded
rear number plate deteriorated
rear tyres worn on edges
slight play in front anti toll bar drop links
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
minor play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link
nearside front daytime running light inoperative
nearside rear tyre tread is stepped
offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread (non repairable)
rear number plate deteriorated
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
minor play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link
nearside front daytime running light inoperative
nearside rear tyre tread is stepped
offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread (non repairable)
rear number plate deteriorated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
both front tyres worn low on inner edges, tracking needs checking
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both front tyres worn low on inner edges, tracking needs checking
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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BN55 JJX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 BN55 JJX, 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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BN55 JJX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 October 2005.
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