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AO55 KUP

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,530 mi
Last recorded118,530 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 KUP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 118,530 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 112,210 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 112,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 103,868 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 102,521 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 95,610 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 88,212 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 88,196 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light on

Pass 31 Mar 2015 81,538 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 81,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Jun 2014 81,201 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2013 70,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wing & bumper damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2012 60,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 50,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

trims and trays covering testable items

Fail 13 Jul 2011 50,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges (on 2mm)

trims and trays covering testable items

Pass 27 Jul 2010 39,980 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,738 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 26,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 19,844 miles

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

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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AO55 KUP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AO55 KUP, 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 KUP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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