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BN55 JJX

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,660 mi
Last recorded158,660 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 JJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 158,660 miles

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 154,222 miles

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 149,614 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 143,605 miles

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 136,329 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 136,329 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 127,478 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

rear tyres worn on edges

slight play in front anti toll bar drop links

Fail 10 Mar 2017 127,410 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 119,952 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 119,952 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 112,549 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 105,981 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 99,907 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 91,879 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 81,354 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 81,354 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 72,738 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges, tracking needs checking

Fail 15 Mar 2010 72,738 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges, tracking needs checking

Pass 27 Oct 2008 58,033 miles

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?

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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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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