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BF05 KHP

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,771 mi
Last recorded131,771 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 KHP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 131,771 miles

Advise both front head lamps are faded

Advise nor hand brake low on performance

Advise play in nsf bottom ball joint

Pass 16 Aug 2024 123,700 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 120,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

where visible, sills have corrosion (covers fitted)

Pass 23 Mar 2022 115,813 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 111,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack has a light misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 111,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack has a light misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 107,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 107,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 102,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre deteriorated, inner edge of tread area wearing low

Pass 22 Mar 2018 96,197 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

both nearside and offside rear wheel bearings noisy but not rough when rotated

Pass 11 Apr 2017 90,400 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings sound slightly rough

front exhaust mount deteriorated, system still supported

Fail 11 Apr 2017 90,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings sound slightly rough

front exhaust mount deteriorated, system still supported

Pass 12 Apr 2016 84,574 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear inner mounting bushes just servicable

front exhaust mounting broken system still secure

n/s/r outer side lamp inop

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearings

slight wear to o/s/r anti roll bar link ball joint

Fail 12 Apr 2016 84,572 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm rear inner mounting bushes just servicable

front exhaust mounting broken system still secure

n/s/r outer side lamp inop

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearings

slight wear to o/s/r anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 2 Apr 2015 77,878 miles

Front exhaust mounting is weakened but still suporting exhaust.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 69,961 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 69,957 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 65,249 miles

near side rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inside edge

Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,631 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,633 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,563 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 43,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 35,090 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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BF05 KHP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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