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BK55 KRG

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,361 mi
Last recorded183,361 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 KRG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 183,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2018 176,544 miles

exhaust skin poor

Fail 8 Aug 2018 176,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust skin poor

rear discs poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2017 168,519 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bump stop (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bump stop (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 168,519 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust rear box corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bump stop (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bump stop (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust bracket broken away from tail pipe but exhaust still secure

Pass 4 Aug 2016 156,248 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 14,789 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 147,489 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 138,635 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smear screen

offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2013 127,598 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 118,013 miles

front brake pads 50% worn

offside front foglight lense cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2011 107,597 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel cap split [but still functions correctly]

nearside front and offside front tyres - scrubbing on inner edges

nearside rear and offside rear tyres - bald on inner edges

offside rear vbrake caliper piston dust seal split

Pass 29 Jul 2010 96,631 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 87,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

long handbrake travel

Pass 14 Aug 2008 73,500 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 KRG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KRG, 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 KRG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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