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OE55 BCK

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

171,280 mi
Last recorded171,280 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 171,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust is in poor condition and temp repair to rear tail pipe

Pass 16 Aug 2022 166,248 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2021 159,231 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system is in poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2020 154,491 miles

Offside Front foglight not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2020 154,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front foglight not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 147,436 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded and poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Signs of a oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2018 140,771 miles

Centre and rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 May 2017 134,021 miles

center and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2017 133,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2016 128,108 miles

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

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

all four tyres worn on inner edges

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 122,594 miles

exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 113,854 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 95,723 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Pass 14 May 2012 80,054 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 60,372 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 47,963 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 36,005 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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OE55 BCK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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