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BK55 XRJ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

152,002 mi
Last recorded152,002 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 XRJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 152,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn ( irregular "feel"/wear ) - general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front to rear/rear brake pipe slight blistering of coatings

front brake disc back plates corroding

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2025 152,001 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn ( irregular "feel"/wear ) - general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front to rear/rear brake pipe slight blistering of coatings

front brake disc back plates corroding

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2024 146,924 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 146,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 139,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust outer casing corroding

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

slight smear at front wiper blades

Pass 1 Nov 2022 137,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

slight blistering of coatings at front to rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Nov 2021 135,816 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight blistering of coatings at front to rears/rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight "nick/damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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 edges worn and general wear @2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2021 135,816 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight blistering of coatings at front to rears/rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight "nick/damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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 edges worn and general wear @2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2020 132,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front tyre has edge wearing and cracking within tread area

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear tyre has edge wearing general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) and cracking within tread area

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

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

Offside Front tyre has edge wearing general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

Offside Rear tyre has edge wearing general wear @3/3.5mm ( limit 1.6mm ) and cracking within tread area

centre and rear exhaust outer casings corroding

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

slight blistering of coatings at front to rear brake pipe

Fail 25 Sep 2020 132,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front tyre has edge wearing and cracking within tread area

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear tyre has edge wearing general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) and cracking within tread area

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has edge wearing general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has edge wearing general wear @3/3.5mm ( limit 1.6mm ) and cracking within tread area

centre and rear exhaust outer casings corroding

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

slight blistering of coatings at front to rear brake pipe

slight smear at front wiper blades

Pass 12 Apr 2019 126,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

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

exhaust outer casing corroding

slight blistering of coatings at front to rear brake pipes

suspect front brake pad wear

Fail 12 Apr 2019 126,678 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

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

exhaust outer casing corroding

slight blistering of coatings at front to rear brake pipes

slight smear at front wiper blades

suspect front brake pad wear

Pass 30 Jan 2018 122,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine, sill and part underbody covers fitted

exhaust box outer casing corroding

slight blistering of coatings at front to rear/rear brake pipes

tread cracking at offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jan 2018 122,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine, sill and part underbody covers fitted

exhaust box outer casing corroding

slight blistering of coatings at front to rear/rear brake pipes

tread cracking at offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2017 119,296 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both exhaust boxes outer casing corroding.

both rear shock absorbers slight weak action.

extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, sills and underbody.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 115,069 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear box outer casing corroding.

vehicle levels/pressure low topped up

Fail 22 Jan 2016 115,069 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear box outer casing corroding.

vehicle levels/pressure low topped up

Pass 15 Jan 2015 110,392 miles

centre exhaust outer casing deteriorating

edge wear at offside rear tyre and general wear @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

engine, sill and part rear underbody covers fitted not alowing full inspection

irregular wear/feel at nearside rear tyre general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

Fail 15 Jan 2015 110,392 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

centre exhaust outer casing deteriorating

edge wear at nearside front tyre and general wear @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

engine, sill and part rear underbody covers fitted not alowing full inspection

inner edge worn at offside front tyre and general wear @2mm ( limit 1.6mm )

irregular wear/feel at nearside rear tyre general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

recom wheel allignment check

Pass 21 Jan 2014 105,218 miles

centre exhaust outer cover/casing deterioration

engine, sill and part underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

inner edges wearing at both front tyres ( recom wheel allignment check )

nearside sill cover loose

slight irregular wear/feel at nearside rear tyre inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2014 105,218 miles

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

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

centre exhaust outer cover/casing deterioration

engine, sill and part underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

inner edges wearing at both front tyres ( recom wheel allignment check )

nearside sill cover loose

slight irregular wear/feel at nearside rear tyre inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2013 98,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear box outer casing corroding but not affecting performance of exhaust.

extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, underbody and sills.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 98,711 miles

exhaust rear box outer casing corroding but not affecting performance of exhaust.

extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, underbody and sills.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 93,506 miles

slight smear at front wiper blades

centre exhaust outer casing deteriorating

engine, sill and part rear floor covers fitted not allowing full inspection

n/s rear lamp lens cracked/broken

n/s rear tyre has excess irregulat feel/wear at inner edge and general wear @1.6/2mm ( limit 1.6mm )

o/s front tyre wear @1.6/2mm ( limit 1.6mm )

o/s rear tyre has excess irregular feel/wear at inner edge and general wear @2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

recom replacement tyres re above advisories

Fail 30 Jan 2012 93,506 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

centre exhaust outer casing deteriorating

engine, sill and part rear floor covers fitted not allowing full inspection

n/s rear lamp lens cracked/broken

n/s rear tyre has excess irregulat feel/wear at inner edge and general wear @1.6/2mm ( limit 1.6mm )

o/s front tyre wear @1.6/2mm ( limit 1.6mm )

o/s rear tyre has excess irregular feel/wear at inner edge and general wear @2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

recom replacement tyres re above advisories

slight smear at front wiper blades

Pass 1 Feb 2011 86,634 miles

engine slight eratic/poor running

extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, sills and underbody.

front tyres close to wear limits snd nearside outer wall has several collision damaged area's.

Fail 1 Feb 2011 86,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine slight eratic/poor running

extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, sills and underbody.

front tyres close to wear limits snd nearside outer wall has several collision damaged area's.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 73,201 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 53,074 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 XRJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 XRJ, 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 XRJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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