MOT Status
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148,131 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
some damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall
exhaust heat sheild at rear loose
some damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall
Front Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
exhaust heat sheild at rear loose
some damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall
coolant water tank bad leak
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisey On Rotation
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Slight Pitting & Corrosion Starting Rear Brake Discs
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f low on outer edge
o/s/r perished in tread
sill trims fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear view mirror missing
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear view mirror missing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front tyres to keep checked
Sill trims fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 XJL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 XJL, 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 XJL registered?
BT55 XJL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 December 2005.
Is BT55 XJL safe to buy?
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