MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,764 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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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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