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BT55 MWA

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,833 mi
Last recorded160,833 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 160,833 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 149,547 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 149,547 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 134,943 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 128,804 miles

slight wear in front anti-roll bar links

slight wear in front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 17 Aug 2010 122,381 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 114,913 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 97,803 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 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.

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