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BT54 RKO

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,493 mi
Last recorded123,493 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 RKO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 123,493 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 123,493 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 102,469 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 85,802 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2013 85,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2012 71,134 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 57,345 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front suspention arm bushes have slight play

Fail 5 Sep 2011 57,345 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front suspention arm bushes have slight play

Pass 9 Aug 2010 50,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Aug 2010 50,109 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2009 45,206 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 38,451 miles

front brake pads worn

Fail 14 Aug 2008 38,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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BT54 RKO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BT54 RKO, 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 BT54 RKO registered?

BT54 RKO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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