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BT55 ENL

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

191,932 mi
Last recorded191,932 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 ENL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 191,932 miles

exhaust very rusty

front pads low

ns headlamp cover missing

osr tyre worn on edge

rear n'o plate poor

Fail 16 Jun 2020 191,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust very rusty

front pads low

ns headlamp cover missing

osr tyre worn on edge

rear n'o plate poor

Pass 8 Oct 2018 179,153 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 179,153 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 169,932 miles

All 4 tyres wearing thin on inner edges

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 157,921 miles

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

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

front tyres stone cuts

fuel cap damage but still secures and undoes ok

o-s-f tyre wearing inner edge

stone chips in windscreen

under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 146,243 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

duel mass flywheel noisey

rear exhaust silencer cladding peeling off

Fail 19 Jun 2015 146,243 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

duel mass flywheel noisey

front brake pads low

rear exhaust silencer cladding peeling off

Pass 20 Jun 2014 137,766 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

middle exhaurst has cladding peeling off

Pass 3 Jun 2013 129,810 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 129,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 121,932 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 109,879 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre getting down in tread

Pass 22 Jun 2010 97,799 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 97,799 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 93,456 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2008 80,817 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 ENL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ENL, 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 ENL registered?

BT55 ENL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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