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VE05 BHZ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

160,175 mi
Last recorded160,175 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 BHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 160,175 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 160,164 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 152,011 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 152,011 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 147,093 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 141,004 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 141,004 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 133,554 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 130,340 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 130,340 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 123,010 miles

engine or gearbox has slight oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2014 123,010 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 116,110 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 116,105 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 108,037 miles

offside rear tyre has splits to tread and damage to outer wall

offside steering rack ball joint has slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2011 99,833 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 99,833 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2010 92,991 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2009 88,297 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 82,508 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 82,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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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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VE05 BHZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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