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BT55 AKF

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

133,713 mi
Last recorded133,713 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 AKF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 133,713 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 124,041 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 124,041 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 120,734 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 120,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on the inside of the lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 116,459 miles

rear nearside shock absorber dust cover/shield insecure

Fail 27 Oct 2021 116,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

rear nearside shock absorber dust cover/shield insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2020 115,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective dipped beam intensity reduced [BORDERLINE] (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective dipped beam intensity reduced [BORDERLINE] (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 114,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective dipped beam intensity reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge of the treaded section of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge of the treaded section of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 113,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear anchorage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view more than 4cms (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear anchorage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

front nearside dipped headlight beam intensity slightly reduced

Fail 16 Oct 2018 113,355 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity significantly reduced very dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear anchorage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view more than 4cms (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear anchorage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

front nearside dipped headlight beam intensity slightly reduced

Pass 17 Oct 2017 111,394 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 109,715 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 106,217 miles

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

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Fail 12 Oct 2015 106,216 miles

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

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

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Pass 20 Oct 2014 102,195 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Oct 2013 98,903 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 95,433 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 91,075 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 91,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 86,224 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 86,224 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 81,644 miles

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

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall has a cut approx 3/4 around circumference.however,not deep enough to reach ply cords.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 75,462 miles

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

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

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 AKF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BT55 AKF, 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 AKF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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