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OE55 BCF

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

211,344 mi
Last recorded211,344 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 BCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 211,344 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 198,180 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 198,180 miles

Oil leak ()

Wheel nut(s) missing x4 (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 188,253 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 171,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 154,007 miles

exhust boxers deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2013 143,720 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 143,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 130,926 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 111,738 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 115,594 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 89,563 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 89,563 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 66,317 miles

unable to check rear seat seat & buckles seat full

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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OE55 BCF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue 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 OE55 BCF, 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 OE55 BCF registered?

OE55 BCF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is OE55 BCF safe to buy?

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