CarVerify

Free Car Check

OE55 BDX

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,160 mi
Last recorded124,160 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 BDX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 124,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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 10 Dec 2024 113,341 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 110,381 miles

Central Exhaust box outer casing deterioration.

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Both O/S and N/S brake pipe union's to flexy brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 110,381 miles

Central Exhaust box outer casing deterioration.

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Both O/S and N/S brake pipe union's to flexy brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 108,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake low on n/s and high travel on lever (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 105,820 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to go out shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust casing rusty

Fail 25 Nov 2021 105,820 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to go out shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust casing rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2020 102,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure at tailbox

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 101,121 miles

Hand brake travel high

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 96,093 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 96,085 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 92,559 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 92,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 88,575 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 83,151 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 76,094 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 76,092 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 68,582 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 61,321 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 61,316 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 54,035 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 47,768 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 41,322 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 31,310 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OE55 BDX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel 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 OE55 BDX, 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

How do I check the history of OE55 BDX?

You can check the full history of OE55 BDX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OE55 BDX registered?

OE55 BDX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is OE55 BDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE55 BDX shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OE55 BDX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OE55 BDX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.