MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,175 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Diesel exhaust fluid (pats fluid) tank sweaty
Engine oil level high ( over max )
Fuel filler flap wont secure in closed position
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp incorrect colour Incorrect bulb fitted, light intensity too high (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Light unit has moisture inside
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear silencer outer skin corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Diesel exhaust fluid (pats fluid) tank sweaty
Engine oil level high ( over max )
Fuel filler flap wont secure in closed position
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp incorrect colour Incorrect bulb fitted, light intensity too high (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Light unit has moisture inside
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear silencer outer skin corroded
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
engine or gearbox has slight oil leak
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
engine or gearbox has slight oil leak
rear exhaust shield insecure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside rear tyre has splits to tread and damage to outer wall
offside steering rack ball joint has slight play
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VE05 BHZ 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 61.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VE05 BHZ, 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 VE05 BHZ registered?
VE05 BHZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2005.
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