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VE05 BJF

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,038 mi
Last recorded163,038 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 BJF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 163,038 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 162,960 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive smoke from exhaust under acceleration (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Brake & clutch pedal anti slip provisions slightly worn

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Lower engine mount slightly deteriorated/worn

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 157,807 miles

Brake & clutch pedal anti slip provisions slightly worn

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Lower Engine mount slightly deteriorated

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 157,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake & clutch pedal anti slip provisions slightly worn

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mount slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 151,291 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers slightly worn

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 151,291 miles

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

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers slightly worn

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil level on min

Front Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perished & out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing slightly worn

Offside Rear Shock dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perished & out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 145,603 miles

Brake & clutch pedal rubbers slightly worn

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Of steering rack has a slight missing of oil

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear o/s & n/s shock dust covers deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2019 136,713 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 126,165 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 126,165 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 115,514 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 115,514 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 107,419 miles

Brake Pedal Friction Material Worn.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated.

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated.

Fail 3 Jun 2016 107,419 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake Pedal Friction Material Worn.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated.

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 97,456 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 90,652 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 90,652 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2013 85,752 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 78,670 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 69,958 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 63,998 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 63,998 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2009 53,172 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 40,385 miles

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

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

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 BJF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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