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BG55 HFM

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,372 mi
Last recorded89,372 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 HFM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 89,372 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 89,372 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 84,951 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 77,502 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 67,328 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 58,220 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 47,979 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 38,107 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,001 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 16,752 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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BG55 HFM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BG55 HFM, 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 BG55 HFM registered?

BG55 HFM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is BG55 HFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 HFM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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