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BK55 XOU

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

179,510 mi
Last recorded179,510 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 XOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 179,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 172,576 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 161,577 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 142,720 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 142,717 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 130,754 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 121,900 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 84,675 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 80,715 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 73,753 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 68,627 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 59,776 miles

both front wipers smear.

both rear lateral arms bushes split no excessive movement.

pas rack damp.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 53,957 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 49,770 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 43,935 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 39,801 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 34,002 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 27,394 miles

both rear tyres cracks appearing on sidewall,not exposing cords.

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 XOU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BK55 XOU, 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

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What year was BK55 XOU registered?

BK55 XOU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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