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BP05 EJV

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

203,582 mi
Last recorded203,582 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 203,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 203,582 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 190,967 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 190,967 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 178,166 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 157,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 10 Sep 2012 149,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leak

undertray broken

Fail 10 Sep 2012 149,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leak

undertray broken

Fail 30 Aug 2012 149,503 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leak

puncture in o/s/f tyre

small cuts in both front tyres no cords exposed

undertray broken

Pass 26 Aug 2011 142,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 136,875 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 126,599 miles

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)

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2008 112,027 miles

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

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 EJV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black 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 EJV, 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 EJV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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