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BP05 BBZ

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

209,472 mi
Last recorded209,472 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 BBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 209,472 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 209,472 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 195,457 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 195,396 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 190,118 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 182,087 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 168,355 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust deteriorated

rear trailing arm bushes slight play

Fail 24 Jun 2013 168,355 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 143,784 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Jul 2011 120,229 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 91,170 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jul 2010 91,168 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 64,803 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 43,275 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 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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