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BG55 MXF

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

151,821 mi
Last recorded151,821 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 MXF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 151,821 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 149,065 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 145,703 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 142,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 140,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 137,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 134,846 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 134,846 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 128,536 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 121,341 miles

Oil leak ()

Front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2016 115,118 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 109,976 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 103,528 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 95,919 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 92,597 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 90,846 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 87,833 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 84,835 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 79,915 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 79,915 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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BG55 MXF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BG55 MXF, 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 BG55 MXF registered?

BG55 MXF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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