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RA55 BFZ

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,052 mi
Last recorded153,052 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 BFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 153,052 miles

nsf and osf tyre worn on inner edges

slight rim damage to osr road wheel

some blue smoke noted from vehicle

Fail 11 Nov 2015 153,045 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion and wear note to rear brake discs

nsf and osf tyre worn on inner edges

slight rim damage to osr road wheel

some blue smoke noted from vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2014 141,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2013 132,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded and deteriorated, but not leaking

Pass 9 Nov 2012 116,656 miles

cut on inner wall of nearside rear tyre but not to ply

Pass 8 Nov 2011 104,675 miles

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

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

front discs badly worn

Pass 10 Nov 2010 92,733 miles

damage to offside rear door

Pass 13 Nov 2009 81,388 miles

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

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

offside rear outer seat belt buckle has to have force applied to get it to lock together but does lock,recommend attn.

Fail 11 Nov 2009 81,324 miles

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

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

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

offside rear outer seat belt buckle has to have force applied to get it to lock together but does lock,recommend attn.

Pass 14 Nov 2008 69,554 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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RA55 BFZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA55 BFZ, 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 RA55 BFZ registered?

RA55 BFZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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