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VF54 BVP

2005 Volvo V50

Cream Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,116 mi
Last recorded87,116 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 BVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 87,116 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 87,112 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 85,331 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 85,328 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 83,383 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 81,217 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 81,216 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 79,491 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 79,491 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 77,763 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 77,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Dec 2018 72,806 miles

Nearside Rear outside bulb not working

Fail 10 Dec 2018 72,806 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear outside bulb not working

Pass 30 Nov 2017 67,961 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 67,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 63,460 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 58,352 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 54,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear inner brake pad approx 80% worn.

Fail 11 Dec 2014 54,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear inner brake pad approx 80% worn.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 50,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 46,870 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 41,898 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 37,309 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 33,038 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 33,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 27,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high level brake light inop assumed not connected as dog gaurd fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2008 27,700 miles

high level brake light inop assumed not connected as dog gaurd fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2007 20,486 miles

nearside front tyre tread depth approx 2mm.

offside front tyre tread depth approx 3mm.

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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VF54 BVP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Cream with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VF54 BVP, 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 VF54 BVP registered?

VF54 BVP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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