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KE55 BVG

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,777 mi
Last recorded147,777 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 BVG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2017 147,777 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 135,597 miles

All discs worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to front brake ferrules

Corrosion to front shocks

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

NSF orange driving light not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OS wing mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Possible bolt missing from NSR forward most towbar fixing

Rear pads friction material equal to backing plate

Slight oil leak turbo inter cooler pipe rear of engine underneath

hand brake has very little reserve travel

Fail 22 Sep 2016 135,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type bolt missing/insecure (6.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 130,952 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 130,952 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 114,591 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 99,724 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 99,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 88,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 88,706 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 77,174 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 77,174 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 62,387 miles

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

O/S/F mirror has slight damage

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 46,158 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,301 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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KE55 BVG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KE55 BVG, 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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KE55 BVG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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