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FE55 BXK

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,430 mi
Last recorded159,430 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 BXK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 159,430 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Cracking (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust bracket broken back box

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Slight surface corrosion to both sides arches

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorbers both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wing mirror casing missing

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface corrosion on sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 153,643 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

engine under tray insecure

Fail 11 Sep 2018 153,643 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

engine under tray insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2017 149,671 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 149,671 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 142,068 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint os and ns rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

ns front and os rear tyres wearing on inner egdes

rear exhaust mounting broken ,system still secure

Fail 12 Sep 2016 142,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint os and ns rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

ns front and os rear tyres wearing on inner egdes

rear exhaust mounting broken ,system still secure

tyre pressures low

Pass 14 Sep 2015 129,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 129,236 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 112,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 112,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 92,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 72,740 miles

o/s front coil spring corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2012 72,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s front coil spring corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 71,507 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 66,448 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,499 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 49,756 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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FE55 BXK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE55 BXK, 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 FE55 BXK registered?

FE55 BXK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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