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HN05 BWX

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,297 mi
Last recorded142,297 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 BWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2021 142,297 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 135,874 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 129,454 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 127,665 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 127,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 119,318 miles

205/50/R17 93W XL

Both front tyres waring on edges and cuts in outer sidewalls

Damage to N/S/Rear

N/S Driveshaft oil seal leaking

O/S/Rear tyre slighlty out of shape on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2015 119,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

205/50/R17 93W XL

Both front tyres waring on edges and cuts in outer sidewalls

Damage to N/S/Rear

N/S Driveshaft oil seal leaking

O/S/Rear tyre slighlty out of shape on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2014 105,003 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 97,544 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 97,544 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 86,451 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 77,025 miles

Both rear tyres worn out shape on inner edges and are close to legal limit

Pass 24 Mar 2010 63,440 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,249 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 49,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 35,229 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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HN05 BWX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HN05 BWX, 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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HN05 BWX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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