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BK55 FDF

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,187 mi
Last recorded129,187 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 FDF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2016 129,187 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

both front tyres very worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2015 120,626 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 113,584 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 106,597 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 100,025 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 93,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear brake disc pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2010 86,634 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 80,628 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 64,605 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 64,605 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 FDF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FDF, 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 FDF registered?

BK55 FDF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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