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BF55 XFH

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,187 mi
Last recorded111,187 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 XFH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 111,187 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre has slight damage to inner side wall

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 18 Jan 2018 111,187 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre has slight damage to inner side wall

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Sep 2016 106,026 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 106,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 100,659 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 95,846 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 95,846 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 91,318 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 84,910 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 74,681 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 68,523 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2009 56,909 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 45,314 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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BF55 XFH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BF55 XFH, 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 BF55 XFH registered?

BF55 XFH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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