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BP05 EJN

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

191,024 mi
Last recorded191,024 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 EJN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 191,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has several large split's / cracks - no cords / ply exposed

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

Offside Front Tyre has several large split's / cracks - no cords / ply exposed

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Aug 2016 191,024 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear exhaust hanger broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has several large split's / cracks - no cords / ply exposed

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

Offside Front Tyre has several large split's / cracks - no cords / ply exposed

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 184,802 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 176,153 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 169,378 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 169,378 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 164,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2012 164,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2011 156,386 miles

Front discs worn and corroded

Get you home spare tyre fitted to n/s front

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s rear tyre has a cut on inside

Pass 17 Sep 2011 156,386 miles

Front discs worn and corroded

Get you home spare tyre fitted to n/s front

o/s rear tyre has a cut on inside

Pass 15 Sep 2010 143,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

long travel on hand brake

mileometer back lamp not working

near side rear lamp has one bulb out

Pass 24 Sep 2009 132,262 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 117,199 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 EJN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EJN, 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 EJN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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