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VE55 BZU

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,455 mi
Last recorded189,455 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 BZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 189,455 miles

Central SILENCER CORRODED

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 5 Apr 2019 189,454 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central SILENCER CORRODED

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 31 Mar 2018 181,313 miles

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

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

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2017 165,566 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eng covers and under trays fitted

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2017 165,566 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

eng covers and under trays fitted

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 154,258 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full check of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 141,690 miles

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2014 119,335 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 100,558 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 100,223 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 80,990 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 58,769 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,261 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 36,651 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 27,764 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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VE55 BZU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VE55 BZU, 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 VE55 BZU registered?

VE55 BZU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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