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BP05 EHK

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,143 mi
Last recorded161,143 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 EHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 161,143 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 144,629 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 134,632 miles

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded

Nearside Rear chassis rail corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 134,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis rail corroded

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 125,636 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 118,848 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Slightly noisy (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 118,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Slightly noisy (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 107,549 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 97,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres have cracks in tyre thread

nearside rear suspension damper bump stop split apart

nearside rear suspension link bush worn

offside rear suspension damper bump stop split apart

offside rear suspension link bush worn

slight seepage of oil from offside steering rack gaitor

Pass 15 Jul 2013 87,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front headlight bulb dull

nearside rear suspension link bush worn

nearside rear suspesion damper bump stop split apart

offside rear suspension link bush worn

offside rear suspesion damper bump stop split apart

Pass 8 Oct 2012 81,636 miles

rear shocker bump stops starting to split

Fail 8 Oct 2012 81,636 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear shocker bump stops starting to split

Pass 10 Oct 2011 72,357 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 72,357 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 62,373 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 51,724 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 40,180 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 40,180 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 40,138 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 38,394 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 EHK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EHK, 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 EHK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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