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BJ55 RCO

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,731 mi
Last recorded172,731 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 RCO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 172,731 miles

Rear rear suspenion rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2017 160,982 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 106,982 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 156,650 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 150,441 miles

ALL TYRES LOW ON EDGES.O/S/F AND N/S/F SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES WORN TO LIMIT.

PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 144,359 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 144,359 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 138,977 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 124,795 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 19 Sep 2012 124,794 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cut in o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Sep 2011 95,233 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 95,231 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 61,419 miles

emissions to clean for smoke meter to read

surface rust on front brake discs

surface rust on rear brake discs

Pass 21 Oct 2009 52,666 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 37,384 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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BJ55 RCO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BJ55 RCO, 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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BJ55 RCO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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