MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear tyres inner edges worn
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre edges worn and cracking
offside front tyre inner edge worn
both rear tyres inner edges worn
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre edges worn and cracking
offside front tyre inner edge worn
both rear tyres inner edges slightly worn
nearside front tyre inner edge slightly worn
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside rear tyre
both rear tyres inner edges slightly worn
nearside front tyre inner edge slightly worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres slight sidewall damage
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres slight sidewall damage
front pads look low
both front tyres outer side walls slightly damaged
both front tyres worn to within 2mm
tow bar electrical socket faulty
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged
CUT IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WALL
CUT IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WALL
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VE05 BKN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 BKN, 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 BKN registered?
VE05 BKN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 June 2005.
Is VE05 BKN safe to buy?
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