MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,192 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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