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BG55 VDO

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,594 mi
Last recorded120,594 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VDO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 120,594 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 105,285 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 105,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 104,203 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 104,203 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 103,602 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 102,514 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 102,512 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 101,346 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 100,379 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin deterioted

Fail 21 Feb 2017 100,379 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin deterioted

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 99,998 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin deterioted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 99,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 98,463 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 95,281 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 94,431 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 93,434 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 93,434 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 87,029 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 80,679 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 70,812 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 70,812 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VDO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG55 VDO, 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 VDO registered?

BG55 VDO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is BG55 VDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 VDO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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