MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
305,672 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
parking brake has only just met requirements
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
parking brake has only just met requirements
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Both headlamp light intensity slightly reduced.
Front brake applications slightly uneven.
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel pipe leaking Injector leak off pipes. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Both headlamp light intensity slightly reduced.
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings track rod (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
rear exhaust bracket broken
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear exhaust bracket broken
Both No Plate lamps badly corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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BP05 BCE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BCE, 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 BCE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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