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BW55 THN

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

399,628 mi
Last recorded399,628 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW55 THN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 399,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water in light (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 397,410 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 397,410 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2021 392,632 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 392,632 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 339,669 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 369,278 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 354,721 miles

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

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

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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BW55 THN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BW55 THN, 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 BW55 THN registered?

BW55 THN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is BW55 THN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW55 THN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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