CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF55 XGW

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,738 mi
Last recorded174,738 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 XGW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 174,738 miles

Both front outer CV boot clips slightly worn

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 166,314 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 160,033 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 155,651 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Fail 17 Oct 2017 155,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 26 Oct 2016 149,117 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 149,115 miles

Emissions not tested Engine oil level too high (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Sep 2016 149,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fuel cap broken

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 144,172 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded off tail pipe.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 134,683 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

uneven wear on both rear tyres

Fail 1 Oct 2013 122,775 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 Oct 2013 122,775 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Oct 2012 115,750 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 114,535 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 109,797 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 109,797 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 88,265 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 1 Oct 2008 64,818 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF55 XGW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF55 XGW?

You can check the full history of BF55 XGW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF55 XGW registered?

BF55 XGW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is BF55 XGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 XGW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF55 XGW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF55 XGW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.