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HN05 BWY

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,833 mi
Last recorded114,833 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 BWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 114,833 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 114,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 98,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corrosion to faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driving lamp lens smashed but lamp working

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

Offside Rear Number plate lamp dim

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake lamp x2 LED's not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Headlamp aim too high

Fail 18 Jul 2025 98,429 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corrosion to faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driving lamp lens smashed but lamp working

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

Offside Rear Number plate lamp dim

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake lamp x2 LED's not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Headlamp aim too high

Pass 13 Mar 2024 94,548 miles

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

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

rear seat closed

Pass 8 Jun 2023 83,375 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 83,374 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear damaged lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 71,829 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 71,829 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 62,198 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 54,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 54,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 53,304 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 53,175 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 52,409 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 51,540 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,980 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 46,690 miles

o/s/f tyre worn down to limit

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge and wearing un-evenly

Pass 3 Apr 2013 43,292 miles

front and rear brake pads low

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,642 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,787 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,393 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 33,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 30,418 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 24,658 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 BWY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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