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BT55 AHE

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

197,293 mi
Last recorded197,293 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 AHE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 197,293 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 194,985 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 192,525 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 188,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 182,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 177,019 miles

Rear exhaust repaired

additive tank slight weep

Pass 24 Aug 2017 170,938 miles

Front tyres bald /worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 24 Aug 2017 170,938 miles

Front tyres bald /worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 3 Sep 2016 158,306 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre inner edge badly misshappen

Offside Rear Inner tyre inner edge BALD and close to cord exposure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

top and bottom engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2015 141,527 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2015 141,527 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 127,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs corroded on edges.

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure.

towbar electrics poorly secured too vehicle.

Fail 2 Sep 2014 127,797 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs corroded on edges.

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure.

towbar electrics poorly secured too vehicle.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 107,017 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 98,941 miles

All four tyres arw wearing low.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 91,091 miles

Rear Tyres Inner Edges Worn

Fail 15 Feb 2010 85,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyfre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2010 85,345 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyfre wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2009 77,778 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BT55 AHE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BT55 AHE, 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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BT55 AHE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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