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P100 BPW

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

178,789 mi
Last recorded178,789 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP100 BPW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 178,789 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 165,115 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside and nearside rear tyres bold on inner edges

Fail 19 Jun 2025 165,113 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside and nearside rear tyres bold on inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2024 155,119 miles

front and rear brake discs surface corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2024 155,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

front and rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2022 141,973 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 129,485 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 126,716 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 123,173 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 112,575 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 106,865 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 96,118 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 87,470 miles

o/s headlamp on upper limits

o/s/f lower arm rear most bushes worn

slight imbalance front brakes noted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 77,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 73,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear noted in o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 2 Apr 2014 73,071 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear noted in o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 13 Mar 2013 64,854 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 57,194 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,605 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 42,096 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 35,521 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 35,521 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 26,558 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 26,558 miles

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

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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P100 BPW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P100 BPW, 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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P100 BPW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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