MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,833 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust tailpipe hanger insecure
front tyres worn on inner edge
no peak detected on diesel smoketest
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust system flexible joint is leaking
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside headlamp beam aim on lowest setting
Rear exhaust section rear hanger has broken away from the pipe due to corrosion
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight wear in front anti-roll bar links
slight wear in front suspension arm rear bushes
n/s/f seat belt minor fraying
o/s/r antiroll bar drop link slight wear to lower joint
slight bind on n/s/r brake
underbody and outer sills covered by plastic trim
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT55 MWA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 MWA, 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 MWA registered?
BT55 MWA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 December 2005.
Is BT55 MWA safe to buy?
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