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BP05 AUK

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

155,593 mi
Last recorded155,593 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 AUK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 155,593 miles

Both exhaust boxes peeling layers

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear heat shield lose

Pass 26 Jun 2025 147,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both exhaust boxes peeling layers

Fail 26 Jun 2025 147,904 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both exhaust boxes peeling layers

Pass 24 Jun 2024 143,501 miles

Exhaust System Corroded, Silencer Casings Deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking Brake Reserve Travel Acceptable at Present

Pass 19 Jun 2023 140,229 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2023 140,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2022 136,987 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2021 133,719 miles

exhaust system is rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2020 131,516 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 127,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 120,338 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 112,905 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 106,597 miles

Rear exhaust box peeling layers

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 98,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wishbones rear bushes perished

Pass 26 Jun 2014 91,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osfront and rear tyres, side walls to wheel rims micro cracks advise further attention.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 81,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,001 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011

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

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edge

slight side wall damage n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2010 53,237 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 46,177 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 38,309 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

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 AUK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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

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