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BF55 VUO

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

188,079 mi
Last recorded188,079 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VUO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 188,079 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 185,026 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 183,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 179,931 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 179,922 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 177,394 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 174,509 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front outer cv gaiter clip weak and slight grease leak

Pass 16 Oct 2015 168,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer CV gaitor slightly leaking

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 168,024 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer CV gaitor slightly leaking

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 153,370 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 143,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2013 143,393 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 134,634 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 115,081 miles

engine under tray fitted

kerb damage to alloys

kerb damage to o s r tyre

lip on f brake discs

play in o s r link bar

wipers smiring

Fail 10 Oct 2011 115,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

engine under tray fitted

kerb damage to alloys

kerb damage to o s r tyre

lip on f brake discs

play in o s r link bar

wipers smiring

Pass 19 Oct 2010 92,120 miles

All testable componentsin engine bay obscured by plastic trim

Base of rear shock absorbers obscured by suspension arms

Minor kerb damage to alloy rims

NSF wishbone lower arm rear bush split & unbonded

Outer sills obscured by plastic trim

Slight corrosion & wear to front & rear brake discs

Wipers smearing screen

Fail 18 Oct 2010 92,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All testable componentsin engine bay obscured by plastic trim

Base of rear shock absorbers obscured by suspension arms

Minor kerb damage to alloy rims

NSF tyre worn to 1.6 mm limits

NSF wishbone lower arm rear bush split & unbonded

OSr tyre worn to 2mm

Outer sills obscured by plastic trim

Slight corrosion & wear to front & rear brake discs

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 29 Sep 2009 66,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2008 42,859 miles

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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BF55 VUO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF55 VUO, 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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BF55 VUO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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