CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF05 KHG

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

202,469 mi
Last recorded202,469 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
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 KHG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 202,469 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 May 2026 202,466 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Mil light on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 194,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 9 May 2024 186,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Heatshield Insecure

Fail 30 Apr 2024 186,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Heatshield Insecure

Pass 15 May 2023 174,610 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened inner sills both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 174,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened inner sills both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 165,984 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 155,489 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 155,487 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working position lamp in indicator not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush xs play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot clip off (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at joint next to axle plastic coating is bubbled and pipe obviously corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes coated in plastic (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 149,063 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 149,060 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear hanger snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 136,607 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 127,912 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 127,910 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear Bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 116,381 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 106,723 miles

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

Rear suspension reduced damping effect

Fail 17 Mar 2016 106,721 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear suspension reduced damping effect

exhaust heatshield insecure

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil level low

Pass 20 Mar 2015 97,503 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 82,375 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 82,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads wearing thin

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 72,942 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 62,305 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 50,268 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED AND PERISHED.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 45,421 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 40,215 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 36,179 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
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 KHG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BF05 KHG, 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 KHG?

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

What year was BF05 KHG registered?

BF05 KHG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is BF05 KHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 KHG shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF05 KHG 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 KHG. 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.