BF55 XFN

2005 VOLVO — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLVO
Year
2005
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
GREEN
Engine
1998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 14 November 2013
Last recorded mileage
21,286 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 68/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2005 Volvo has 6 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 21,286 miles. However, a 2005 Volvo is a high-risk purchase due to known model-specific issues with timing belts and o2 sensors.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 6,564 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.

Things to check

  • Vehicle is 21 years old (2005), a high-risk purchase due to known Volvo timing belt and o2 sensor issues.
  • First MOT was not until 2009 (4 years late), indicating potential unrecorded history or non-compliance.
  • The 2009-02-09 FAILED MOT for tyres and brakes was immediately retested and passed, but highlights past neglect.
  • The 2012-11-14 MOT PASS followed a 2011-09-01 advisory for rear brake pads wearing thin, a recurring wear item.

Working in its favour

  • No recent MOT failures or advisories since 2012, indicating a well-maintained vehicle in its later years.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (6,564 mi/yr) suggests light use and less accumulated wear.
  • The 2017 Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars indicates a strong safety record for its era.
  • The 2009-02-09 retest PASS after initial failure shows prompt owner action to rectify issues.

Mileage history

Feb 2009: 21,286 mi FAILFeb 2009: 21,286 mi PASSJul 2009: 23,817 mi PASSAug 2010: 28,544 mi PASSSep 2011: 39,008 mi PASSNov 2012: 51,703 mi PASS52k36k21kFeb 2009Nov 2012

MOT test history — 5/6 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2009 FAIL 21,286 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Feb 2009 PASS 21,286 mi None recorded
Jul 2009 PASS 23,817 mi None recorded
Aug 2010 PASS 28,544 mi None recorded
Sep 2011 PASS 39,008 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2012 PASS 51,703 mi
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF55 XFN, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.