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AX05 KNZ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,591 mi
Last recorded150,591 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 KNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 150,591 miles

225/40/18

Body damage present

Nearside front brake disc corroded and worn

Nearside front brake slightly binding not considered excessive

Nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

Number plate lights are dim

Slight offside cv boot leaking

Windscreen damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2020 146,185 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 146,182 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working !!!!!!!! Mirror repeater !!!!!!!!!!! (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn !!!!!!!!!! Drop link !!!!!!!!!!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 142,193 miles

Slight play in steering offside

Fail 16 Aug 2019 142,189 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Slight play in steering offside

Pass 23 Aug 2018 131,387 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 121,008 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on edges (4.1.E.1)

both inner tie rods and track rod ends corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 121,005 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both track rods and inner tie rods corroded

Fail 16 May 2017 121,005 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding wheel bearing not checked (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split (8.2.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both track rods and inner tie rods corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2016 116,002 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 91,321 miles

CUT IN N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 83,009 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 78,279 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 74,109 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 71,023 miles

damage to drivers side of car

Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,859 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust hangers rusting

minor pits on front and rear discs

Pass 15 Jun 2009 51,378 miles

front brake pads low but within mot test limits

Pass 28 May 2008 42,811 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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AX05 KNZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AX05 KNZ, 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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AX05 KNZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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