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BF05 KKP

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,868 mi
Last recorded164,868 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 KKP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 164,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 164,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 149,329 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 149,329 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 146,683 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 143,133 miles

Front Exhaust front hanger corroded

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 137,495 miles

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

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

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

exhaust bracket on rear tail pipe broken

Pass 24 Mar 2016 134,479 miles

Amber side marker lamp not working offside

Play in ball joints on nearside rear anti roll bar linkage

Fail 24 Mar 2016 134,479 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Amber side marker lamp not working offside

Play in ball joints on nearside rear anti roll bar linkage

Fail 2 Apr 2015 128,302 miles

Bushes on both front suspension arms in poor condition

Judder from nearside rear brake

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

No reserve handbrake travel

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 128,302 miles

Bushes on both front suspension arms in poor condition

Judder from nearside rear brake

No reserve handbrake travel

Pass 2 Apr 2014 121,016 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2014 121,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2013 112,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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)

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

advise Geo due to the way tyres are wearing

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2012 102,184 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

child seat fitted toi n/s/r not allowing adult seat belt check

Pass 7 Mar 2011 92,552 miles

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)

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

baby seat fitted to n/s/r not allow adult seat belt check

Pass 3 Mar 2010 83,904 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 73,367 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 62,440 miles

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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BF05 KKP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 BF05 KKP, 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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BF05 KKP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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