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BF55 XFU

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,753 mi
Last recorded94,753 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2026 94,753 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 92,908 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 91,101 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 91,101 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 89,486 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 87,440 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 84,911 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 83,170 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 81,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nealy bald on inner tread 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 81,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working [in mirror] (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nealy bald on inner tread 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 79,241 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 76,414 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 73,975 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 73,975 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 72,254 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 66,180 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 60,965 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 55,540 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,594 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,246 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,330 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 23,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XFU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XFU, 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 XFU registered?

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

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