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BK55 FCA

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,678 mi
Last recorded141,678 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 141,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 137,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 137,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 132,582 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 127,447 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 127,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2022 122,581 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 116,220 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 116,220 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 112,329 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 106,284 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 106,284 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 100,650 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 93,080 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 86,509 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inside

Wear in front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 6 Mar 2015 79,053 miles

wear in o/s and n/s front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 8 Mar 2014 72,763 miles

wear in n/s and o/s front suspension arm rear bushes

wear on inside of front brake discs

Pass 1 Mar 2013 66,620 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inside

Fail 1 Mar 2013 66,620 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 9 Mar 2012 62,390 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 55,220 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,413 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 40,508 miles

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

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

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 FCA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FCA, 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 FCA registered?

BK55 FCA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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