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BK55 XRL

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,383 mi
Last recorded47,383 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 XRL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 47,383 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 47,383 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 45,635 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 44,641 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 44,399 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 44,078 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 43,767 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 42,918 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 40,812 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 38,290 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 35,018 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 32,523 miles

no smoke emitted on BET test

Pass 17 Sep 2014 29,762 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 27,546 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,895 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 21,686 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 18,635 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 18,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 15,776 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 12,403 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 XRL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red 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 BK55 XRL, 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 XRL registered?

BK55 XRL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is BK55 XRL safe to buy?

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