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BF55 XFK

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

115,399 mi
Last recorded115,399 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 XFK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2017 115,399 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive failing emmisions but due to smoke cat test not completed (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 115,389 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 106,281 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 97,826 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 92,726 miles

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

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

headlights poor / n/s/r lens cracked / eml light on / n/s/f tyre split

Fail 27 Aug 2014 92,697 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

headlights poor / n/s/r lens cracked / eml light on / n/s/f tyre split

Pass 1 Aug 2013 80,873 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 80,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml on

minor play in offside rear drop link

nearside rear tyre 3mm on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2012 70,062 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 70,062 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

EML on

both offside tyres on 1.6mm

minor wear offside rear drop link

Pass 1 Apr 2011 56,437 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 43,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 43,130 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,877 miles

n/s/r outer brake pad low , fronts appear low , advise brake inspection.....

o/s/r tyre tread on limit.....

Fail 16 Mar 2009 33,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s/r outer brake pad low , fronts appear low , advise brake inspection.....

o/s/r tyre tread on limit.....

Pass 2 Apr 2008 24,402 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 XFK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 BF55 XFK, 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 XFK registered?

BF55 XFK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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