MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,186 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
anti skid service required light on display
dent inside wheel rim o/s/f
front and rear brake pads inner looks low and wear on discs
heavy corrosion centre exhaust box
o/s/r tyre has a slight cut on outer sidewall
slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar link rods
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
anti skid service required light on display
cut on sidewall n/s/f tyre 225/40/18wr
dent inside wheel rim o/s/f
front and rear brake pads inner looks low and wear on discs
heavy corrosion centre exhaust box
slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar link rods
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 MWU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 MWU, 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 MWU registered?
BT55 MWU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 December 2005.
Is BT55 MWU safe to buy?
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