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BK55 XOT

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,222 mi
Last recorded83,222 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 XOT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 83,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 83,221 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 16 Jun 2023 83,216 miles

Lower OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 16 Jun 2023 83,216 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Lower OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 31 May 2022 83,213 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2022 83,212 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TEARS & CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TEARS & CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TEARS & CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 83,210 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL CRACKED & PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 83,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road CRACKED IN ZONE B BIGGER THAN 40mm. (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ITEM FROM INTERIOR MIRROR

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL CRACKED & PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 83,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 83,203 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2016 83,201 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 May 2015 83,188 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 76,265 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres scrubbed inner edges

front bumper loose

n/s rear shock bump stop deteriorated

n/s rear tyre side wall damaged and tread low

o/s door mirror temp repaired [taped]

Fail 15 May 2014 76,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres scrubbed inner edges

front bumper loose

n/s rear shock bump stop deteriorated

n/s rear tyre side wall damaged and tread low

o/s door mirror temp repaired [taped]

Pass 3 May 2013 68,677 miles

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

O/S N/S REAR TYRE SIGNS OF CASTALING INNER EDGE

Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,416 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 60,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,814 miles

both front tyres close to limit and wearing on edges

n/s/f track rod end boot split

n/s/f tyre has slight wear on outer side wall

Pass 14 Apr 2010 42,944 miles

front no plate has one screw loose

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge / low on tread

rear no plate damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2008 29,650 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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BK55 XOT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BK55 XOT, 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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BK55 XOT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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