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DN05 KVD

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,684 mi
Last recorded177,684 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 KVD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 177,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs worn on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre worn off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 177,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached offside rear shock absorber not attached at upper (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs worn on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre worn off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 167,224 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 167,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 154,734 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 154,734 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 144,307 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 144,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 130,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 130,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 115,210 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2017 115,208 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy

Rear exhaust bracket broken

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2016 96,301 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 92,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2015 90,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 87,234 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 81,722 miles

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

nearside rear tyre getting worn on inner and outer edge step treads!!

nearside rear tyre pressure low!!

Fail 29 Jun 2013 81,722 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

nearside rear tyre getting worn on inner and outer edge step treads!!

nearside rear tyre pressure low!!

Pass 3 Jul 2012 74,384 miles

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

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

coolant level low

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2011 65,879 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 65,879 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 61,722 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 55,906 miles

advise hand brake travel

advise rear brake pads poss low

Pass 26 Jun 2008 47,749 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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DN05 KVD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DN05 KVD, 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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DN05 KVD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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