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BF54 CBX

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,476 mi
Last recorded128,476 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 CBX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 128,476 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 100,587 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 78,200 miles

Front tyres wearing inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 22 Jan 2016 78,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front tyres wearing inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 13 Feb 2015 65,000 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 65,000 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 54,280 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 54,280 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 49,664 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 45,643 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 41,148 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 37,216 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 32,469 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 28,864 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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BF54 CBX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF54 CBX, 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 BF54 CBX registered?

BF54 CBX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is BF54 CBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF54 CBX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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