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BK55 FBV

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

213,210 mi
Last recorded213,210 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 FBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 213,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 197,068 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 176,701 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2018 156,952 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 144,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both springs weak.

Fail 9 Aug 2017 144,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster broken. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced dim. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both springs weak.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 103,428 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 132,422 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 118,566 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 102,333 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 84,361 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 84,359 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 73,258 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 65,017 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 57,240 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 48,524 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 38,491 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 FBV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FBV, 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 FBV registered?

BK55 FBV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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