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FY05 BUP

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

54,711 mi
Last recorded54,711 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 BUP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 54,711 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 21 Nov 2024 54,484 miles

Anti skid control requires service

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 52,761 miles

Anti skid control requires service

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 52,761 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti skid control requires service

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 52,355 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 51,139 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 50,735 miles

Anti skid service required on message centre but no warning lights present.

Pass 11 Nov 2019 50,152 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 47,753 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 47,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 44,655 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 42,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 42,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 39,799 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 38,356 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 36,282 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 33,217 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 33,212 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 28,142 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 25,262 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 24,728 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 22,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 19,165 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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FY05 BUP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FY05 BUP, 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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FY05 BUP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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