MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear tyre 3mm 245/40/18/97wxl
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm very close to cords showing in places (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre cracking badly but no cords showing
Offside Rear tyre feathering
Offside Rear tyre in very poor condion
Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge
Fuel hose leaking return pipe (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear tyre 3mm 245/40/18/97wxl
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm very close to cords showing in places (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre cracking badly but no cords showing
Offside Rear tyre feathering
Offside Rear tyre in very poor condion
Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge
Exhaust centre box deteriorated
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre beginning to split on outer edge
Parking brake efficiencies only just meet MOT requirements
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
centre exhaust deteriorated
rear trailing arm bushes slight play
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
centre exhaust deteriorated
rear brake pads low
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear 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)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BP05 BBZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 BP05 BBZ, 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 BBZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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