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BL54 TYW

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,908 mi
Last recorded108,908 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 TYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 108,908 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 108,906 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 108,277 miles

rear brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 103,489 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 99,004 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 93,132 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on the edges

Pass 14 Feb 2011 89,078 miles

front brake discs worn inner surfaces

rear tyre walls old surface cracks in walls

Pass 24 Feb 2010 84,738 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 80,022 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2009 79,991 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2008 75,945 miles

brake pads all round getting low

Pass 24 Jan 2008 75,890 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 75,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres uneaven wear

Fail 16 Jan 2008 75,816 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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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BL54 TYW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BL54 TYW, 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 BL54 TYW registered?

BL54 TYW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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