CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF05 JUO

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

207,524 mi
Last recorded207,524 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 JUO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 207,524 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

damage around vehicle

rear coil springs corroded

travel in handbrake

Pass 10 Apr 2019 185,014 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 185,014 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 169,036 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyres on legal limits

corrosion on coil springs

travel in handbrake

Pass 1 Apr 2017 153,277 miles

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

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

both front discs & brake pads worn

corrosion on coil springs

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Mar 2016 137,703 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 134,894 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 128,100 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 116,766 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 116,766 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 105,721 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 95,941 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 95,941 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 82,272 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 66,947 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 66,947 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 50,667 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)

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF05 JUO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BF05 JUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF05 JUO?

You can check the full history of BF05 JUO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF05 JUO registered?

BF05 JUO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BF05 JUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 JUO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF05 JUO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF05 JUO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.