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S4 BWX

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

173,092 mi
Last recorded173,092 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 BWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 173,092 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 173,092 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 170,452 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 170,452 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Outer Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 168,811 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 167,656 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 164,677 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 164,050 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 160,811 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 154,511 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 144,450 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 137,742 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 137,741 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 132,054 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 125,638 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 112,768 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 102,897 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 90,592 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 74,729 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 58,038 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 58,038 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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S4 BWX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S4 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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What year was S4 BWX registered?

S4 BWX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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