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BP05 BFL

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

199,859 mi
Last recorded199,859 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 199,859 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 199,829 miles

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2020 191,753 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 191,753 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 189,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 189,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front smearing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front smearing

Pass 5 Nov 2018 185,210 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 170,869 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 170,866 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 161,560 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 161,556 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 142,193 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 6 Aug 2015 142,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 11 Aug 2014 123,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2013 101,775 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 87,187 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 75,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2010 62,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

crack ns front screen

Pass 9 Jul 2009 48,091 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 48,091 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,818 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 35,818 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 BFL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BFL, 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 BFL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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