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BK55 SYH

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,764 mi
Last recorded155,764 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 SYH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 155,764 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside rear exhaust box has a minor leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside rear shock absorber has misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 155,762 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits carbon monoxide out of specific limit (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside rear exhaust box has a minor leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside rear shock absorber has misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 140,849 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 140,519 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 127,867 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 127,854 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour shows white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour shows white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust slightly damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2021 127,797 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 120,398 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 110,630 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 97,287 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 82,008 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 70,097 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 58,762 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 51,251 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 41,829 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 31,402 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 30,298 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2010 26,218 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 22,264 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 9,755 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 SYH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SYH, 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 SYH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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