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BK55 XPJ

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,649 mi
Last recorded100,649 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 XPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 100,649 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2025 99,742 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2024 99,107 miles

surface rust underside

Pass 21 Apr 2023 93,105 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 93,099 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 88,866 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 84,642 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 84,612 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 84,583 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 84,557 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 84,527 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 4 Nov 2015 84,500 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 84,500 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 82,044 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 62,044 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 May 2013 79,252 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2013 79,252 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 75,079 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 72,363 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 72,363 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 68,596 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 55,676 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 43,061 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 43,061 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)

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 XPJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XPJ, 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 BK55 XPJ registered?

BK55 XPJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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