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BT55 XJL

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

148,131 mi
Last recorded148,131 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 XJL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 148,131 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 141,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 141,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 135,697 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 130,014 miles

some damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 20 Jun 2022 123,837 miles

exhaust heat sheild at rear loose

some damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 20 Jun 2022 123,834 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust heat sheild at rear loose

some damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 10 May 2021 117,710 miles

coolant water tank bad leak

Pass 18 May 2020 116,516 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 113,660 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 107,024 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 May 2018 107,021 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2017 99,663 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 91,484 miles

Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisey On Rotation

Pass 29 May 2015 85,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Slight Pitting & Corrosion Starting Rear Brake Discs

Pass 27 May 2014 81,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f low on outer edge

o/s/r perished in tread

sill trims fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2013 77,198 miles

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

rear view mirror missing

Fail 5 Jun 2013 77,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear view mirror missing

Pass 29 May 2012 74,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres to keep checked

Sill trims fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2010 68,043 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 68,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 61,772 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 61,772 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2009 50,221 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 47,887 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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BT55 XJL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BT55 XJL, 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 BT55 XJL registered?

BT55 XJL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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