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BK55 FCG

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

211,481 mi
Last recorded211,481 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 211,481 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 203,809 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 203,808 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 200,446 miles

offside and nearside front tyres are slightly worn on the inner edges of the tread

offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers are insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2014 196,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 196,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 186,728 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 166,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

heatshield above exhaust loose

mounting on exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 153,177 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 153,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 128,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 120,899 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake discs slightly lipped

front brake pads getting low

nearside headlamp output poor

Pass 2 Sep 2008 94,102 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 FCG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FCG, 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 FCG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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