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AO55 KUN

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

172,007 mi
Last recorded172,007 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 KUN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 172,007 miles

Coolant leak signs of near water pump area ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

middle and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2024 172,007 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak signs of near water pump area ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

middle and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2023 166,883 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 166,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 161,664 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2022 161,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 157,500 miles

Brakepipes greased

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Undertray insecure

Pass 13 May 2020 152,769 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rearbox bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 rear ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 149,034 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

centre - rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2019 149,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

centre - rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2018 142,590 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 142,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 136,796 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 136,793 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 112,514 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 112,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 87,170 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 82,449 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2014 82,449 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 74,743 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 60,745 miles

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

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

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

WINDSCREEN HAS DAMAGE OUTSIDE OF SWEPT AREA'S

Pass 16 Jul 2011 49,486 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 37,124 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 37,124 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 24,967 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,845 miles

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

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

The n/s/f tyre has a cut in the outter side wall but is not down to the core.

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

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AO55 KUN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO55 KUN, 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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AO55 KUN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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