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BK55 FBG

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

179,227 mi
Last recorded179,227 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 FBG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 179,227 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 176,749 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 174,852 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 173,151 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 173,129 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 170,883 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 155,387 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 142,933 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 142,752 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 130,464 miles

engine oil leak

play handbrake

rear exhaust shield insecure

rear reg plate deteriorated

slight noise osf wheel bearing suspect

Pass 31 Aug 2012 119,818 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2011 111,534 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 111,534 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 106,802 miles

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 100,775 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 90,942 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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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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BK55 FBG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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