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BN55 JMO

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,116 mi
Last recorded145,116 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 145,116 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 126,887 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 6 Jan 2016 126,887 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 13 Jan 2015 111,838 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 87,336 miles

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

under floor exhaust sheild coming loose

Fail 12 Dec 2013 87,336 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 61,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 61,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 15 Sep 2011 56,394 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 56,384 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 50,748 miles

under engine panel fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2009 45,866 miles

under engine gaurd fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,694 miles

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

under engine gaurd fitted

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 JMO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BN55 JMO, 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 BN55 JMO registered?

BN55 JMO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is BN55 JMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 JMO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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