MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,574 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
emissions to clean to test
Exhaust system not adequately supported back hanger broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
emissions to clean to test
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to inspect adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front tyres wearing on inside shoulder
Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulder
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
no emissions detected
sills have covers unable to fully check condition
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT05 TCY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 BT05 TCY, 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 BT05 TCY registered?
BT05 TCY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.
Is BT05 TCY safe to buy?
The MOT history for BT05 TCY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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