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BP05 AUE

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,179 mi
Last recorded167,179 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 AUE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 167,179 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 159,262 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 144,443 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 131,803 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 131,803 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 126,139 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 May 2017 126,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 May 2016 120,330 miles

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

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

engine covers and lower covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 114,602 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 105,681 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 105,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 95,457 miles

FRONT PADS WEARING LOW N/S/R TYRE WORN TO LIMMITS ON INNER EDGE AND HAS POSSIBLE PUNCTURE UNABLE TO TEST N/S/R SEAT BELT (BABY SEAT)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 95,457 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FRONT PADS WEARING LOW N/S/R TYRE WORN TO LIMMITS ON INNER EDGE AND HAS POSSIBLE PUNCTURE UNABLE TO TEST N/S/R SEAT BELT (BABY SEAT)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 84,472 miles

front number plate starting to deteriate and both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 9 Jun 2011 78,004 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 68,630 miles

front / rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 24 Aug 2009 56,010 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 41,570 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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BP05 AUE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BP05 AUE, 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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BP05 AUE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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