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N821 BFF

1996 Volvo V50

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,498 mi
Last recorded172,498 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN821 BFF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 172,498 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 174,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers door stickes

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 167,409 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 167,074 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 161,249 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 161,249 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 148,377 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 148,377 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 139,413 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 139,413 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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N821 BFF is a 1996 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N821 BFF, 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 30 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N821 BFF is a 1996 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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