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BT55 AKG

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,097 mi
Last recorded123,097 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 123,097 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 117,504 miles

underside corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2021 117,467 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

underside corroded

Pass 21 May 2020 113,593 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 107,071 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 99,505 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 99,500 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

1 of 3 Offside Rear Sidelights Out

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 92,989 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 86,544 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 76,336 miles

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 76,336 miles

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 57,729 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 57,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 57,603 miles

Offside rear tyre outer wall slight damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 55,847 miles

rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2011 54,534 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 52,868 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 50,553 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 46,958 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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BT55 AKG 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 AKG, 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 BT55 AKG registered?

BT55 AKG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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