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BT54 RMY

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,341 mi
Last recorded130,341 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 RMY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 130,341 miles

Both front tyres worn low.

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

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

Tailpipe bracket broken away from exhaust.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 119,732 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

uneven wear on offside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2014 105,816 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust mounts are corroded

n/s rear tyre is worn and perished

Pass 3 Jan 2013 98,348 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 93,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 93,515 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 81,402 miles

cut to offside rear tyre sidewall but not exposing cords

Fail 30 Mar 2011 81,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cut to offside rear tyre sidewall but not exposing cords

Pass 22 Mar 2010 66,708 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 51,873 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 39,830 miles

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

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,848 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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BT54 RMY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT54 RMY, 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 RMY registered?

BT54 RMY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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