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ST05 BFE

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,200 mi
Last recorded188,200 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 BFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 188,200 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 176,675 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 168,498 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 168,498 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 155,345 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 139,662 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 124,824 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 124,824 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 111,406 miles

both rear brake disc backing plates are corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 96,156 miles

both rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 82,520 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 82,513 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 62,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 48,149 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 46,291 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 46,291 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,103 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,716 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 27,311 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 20,530 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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ST05 BFE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ST05 BFE, 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 ST05 BFE registered?

ST05 BFE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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