MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,227 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
both front arms bushes split and play
both front tyres close to limit 2055516
brake pipes rear sections corroded /hoses corroded
exhaust badly corroded and slight blow
minor damage /small chip windscreen
osr wheelbearing suspect noise
slight play nsf hub
both rear tyres worn close to limit 2055516
exhaust mounts broken
front brake hoses corroded
front suspension arm bushes slightly seperating
headlamps dull
play rear roll bar links
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres worn close to limit 2055516
exhaust mounts broken
front brake hoses corroded
front suspension arm bushes slightly seperating
headlamps dull
parking brake travel and play
play rear roll bar links
engine oil leak
play handbrake
rear exhaust shield insecure
rear reg plate deteriorated
slight noise osf wheel bearing suspect
rear number plate deteriorated
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advise front discs starting to corrode
advise o/s/r tyre cracked
advise o/s/r tyre cracked
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
advise front discs starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
advise o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on insides
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BK55 FBG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 BK55 FBG, 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 BK55 FBG registered?
BK55 FBG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 September 2005.
Is BK55 FBG safe to buy?
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