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OE55 BCV

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,829 mi
Last recorded165,829 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 BCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 165,829 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 163,881 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 147,175 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 129,749 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 129,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 108,508 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 108,343 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 88,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2014 88,884 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 75,230 miles

Offside rear tyre castlating on inside edge.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,862 miles

rear number plate taped to body

various minor body damage

Fail 17 Nov 2011 65,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear number plate taped to body

various minor body damage

Pass 16 Nov 2010 56,029 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage

o/s/f wheel rim damage

various body damage

Fail 16 Nov 2010 56,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage

o/s/f wheel rim damage

various body damage

Pass 25 Nov 2009 46,084 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad partly worn

Pass 21 Nov 2008 32,950 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 32,950 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 BCV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OE55 BCV, 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 BCV registered?

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

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The MOT history for OE55 BCV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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