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DY05 BNB

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,192 mi
Last recorded172,192 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 BNB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2021 172,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low cant adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 170,070 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

n/s wiper linkage worn

Fail 25 Nov 2020 170,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel bearing has excessive play o/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

n/s wiper linkage worn

Pass 27 Nov 2019 166,333 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Coil spring corroded Both O/Side & N/Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/Side & N/Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/Side & N/Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both O/Side & N/Side (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 166,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Coil spring corroded Both O/Side & N/Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/Side & N/Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/Side & N/Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both O/Side & N/Side (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 159,773 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 151,966 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 143,707 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 136,517 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 132,846 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 129,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 118,896 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 118,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 102,958 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 87,796 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 87,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jul 2009 76,084 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 61,653 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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DY05 BNB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DY05 BNB, 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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DY05 BNB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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