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VE05 BKN

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,857 mi
Last recorded157,857 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 BKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2015 157,857 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 157,857 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 146,977 miles

both rear tyres inner edges slightly worn

nearside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Fail 19 May 2014 146,977 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 134,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slight sidewall damage

Fail 20 May 2013 134,007 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 119,884 miles

both front tyres outer side walls slightly damaged

both front tyres worn to within 2mm

tow bar electrical socket faulty

Pass 27 May 2011 104,692 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 104,692 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 91,953 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 91,945 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 75,150 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 56,631 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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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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VE05 BKN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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