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BK55 FDE

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,632 mi
Last recorded138,632 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 138,632 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 133,855 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 133,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2015 129,800 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 136,553 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front pads are getting low

Pass 13 Feb 2014 126,056 miles

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 126,056 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 116,374 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 108,875 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 91,583 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Nov 2009 72,644 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2008 53,529 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 FDE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FDE, 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 FDE registered?

BK55 FDE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is BK55 FDE safe to buy?

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