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BT55 MVW

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,360 mi
Last recorded64,360 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 64,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 59,053 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 59,053 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 56,692 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 56,692 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 53,186 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 53,185 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 50,721 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 50,612 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 45,721 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 39,650 miles

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

cracks in o/s/r tyre

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 27 Nov 2015 39,650 miles

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

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

cracks in o/s/r tyre

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 27 Nov 2014 32,534 miles

osf tyre worn uneven

Fail 27 Nov 2014 32,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf tyre worn uneven

Pass 18 Nov 2013 25,714 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 22,291 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 20,091 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 20,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 18,160 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 15,869 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 13,000 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 MVW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MVW, 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 MVW registered?

BT55 MVW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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