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DG05 KUV

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,309 mi
Last recorded121,309 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 KUV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 121,309 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under cover trays fitted

Fail 25 May 2017 121,308 miles

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

engine bay covers fitted

under cover trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 117,217 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 117,217 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on the outer shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect beam pattern dimmed (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

coolant leak

Pass 27 May 2015 111,583 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine ander cover insecure

Pass 20 May 2014 104,539 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 104,539 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

near side front tyre inner edge smooth

Pass 28 May 2013 99,462 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 99,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 94,201 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2011 89,808 miles

advised offside front tyre has tear in outer wall but not exposing cord or ply

Fail 27 May 2011 89,807 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

advised offside front tyre has tear in outer wall but not exposing cord or ply

Pass 10 Apr 2010 75,572 miles

ADV BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE / N/SIDE FRONT OUTER SIDE LIGHT INOP

Pass 14 Apr 2009 61,445 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 53,646 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 53,637 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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DG05 KUV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DG05 KUV, 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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What year was DG05 KUV registered?

DG05 KUV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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