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BK55 FCE

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

179,460 mi
Last recorded179,460 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 FCE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 179,460 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 179,548 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 167,091 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 167,083 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended in op (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 157,690 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 157,690 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 154,377 miles

Engine covers and under trays are fitted, obscuring some of the testable items.

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

Offside Front Tyre has slight kerb damage to outer sidewall.

Oil leak At rear of engine . ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 154,377 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers and under trays are fitted, obscuring some of the testable items.

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

Offside Front Tyre has slight kerb damage to outer sidewall.

Oil leak At rear of engine . ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 145,784 miles

n/s/f shock slightly damp

n/s/f tyre feathering through tread

n/s/f tyre worn smooth inner edge

n/s/r tyre inner outer edge close to limit

o/s/f coil spring corroded

oil leak

rear brake lines corroded

rear pads on limit

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 4 Aug 2015 139,095 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 139,081 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 130,336 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 120,016 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 109,572 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust pipe mount corroded but still secure

Pass 25 Oct 2011 99,258 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 86,111 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 73,133 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 73,072 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 62,141 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 FCE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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