2005 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · BF05 KKS
2005 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 155,362 miles. MOT expired on 03 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V50
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,362 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF05 KKS Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/11/2024
- 155,362 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF05 KKS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo V50 (BF05 KKS) between November 2007 and November 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
BF05 KKS Mileage History
- 12/11/200757,509 mi
- 13/11/200757,509 mi
- 28/05/200869,064 mi+11,555 mi
- 28/05/200869,064 mi
- 01/06/200978,034 mi+8,970 mi
- 02/06/201080,745 mi+2,711 mi
- 04/06/201186,908 mi+6,163 mi
- 18/05/201291,371 mi+4,463 mi
- 19/05/201291,371 mi
- 01/06/201393,947 mi+2,576 mi
- 02/06/201496,353 mi+2,406 mi
- 30/05/2015100,489 mi+4,136 mi
- 30/05/2015100,489 mi
- 28/05/2016109,544 mi+9,055 mi
- 03/06/2017116,773 mi+7,229 mi
- 03/06/2017116,773 mi
- 01/06/2018119,718 mi+2,945 mi
- 01/06/2018119,720 mi+2 mi
- 23/05/2019123,401 mi+3,681 mi
- 01/12/2020131,900 mi+8,499 mi
- 27/11/2021140,932 mi+9,032 mi
- 27/11/2021140,932 mi
- 02/12/2022147,891 mi+6,959 mi
- 02/12/2023152,337 mi+4,446 mi
- 18/11/2024155,362 mi+3,025 mi
Average of roughly 5,750 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo V50
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: VOLVO V50
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Tailgate wiring and latch faults(Moderate)
The V50’s tailgate loom and latch wiring can fail through repeated opening, causing rear wiper, demister and boot-release problems.
- EGR and DPF clogging on diesels(Moderate)
Urban-driven diesel V50s soot up their EGR and DPF systems, leading to hesitation, smoke and warning lights.
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- Tailgate wiring and latch faultsModerate
The V50’s tailgate loom and latch wiring can fail through repeated opening, causing rear wiper, demister and boot-release problems.
- EGR and DPF clogging on dieselsModerate
Urban-driven diesel V50s soot up their EGR and DPF systems, leading to hesitation, smoke and warning lights.
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