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BF55 XGV

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,606 mi
Last recorded152,606 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 XGV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 152,606 miles

Offside Front lower ball joint has no apparent locking nut, Nut is apparently secure

Offside drive shaft inner boot badly twisted

Fail 22 Jul 2022 152,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front lower ball joint has no apparent locking nut, Nut is apparently secure

Offside drive shaft inner boot badly twisted

Pass 5 Aug 2021 144,493 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 137,620 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket to front pipe corroded and broken at front pipe rear of flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 131,696 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 124,988 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 113,075 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 108,429 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 101,703 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 91,948 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 79,795 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 75,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 75,802 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 66,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Nov 2011 66,203 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 56,902 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 56,902 miles

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

Nearside front tyre 2mm, wearing on inner edge.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 50,486 miles

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

engine oil level low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2008 36,796 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 XGV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XGV, 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 XGV registered?

BF55 XGV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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