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DS05 KFJ

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,396 mi
Last recorded168,396 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 KFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 168,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 160,429 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017 153,885 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 145,768 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 135,177 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 135,177 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 123,817 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 114,971 miles

NSR tyre perished in tread area but no ply or cords exposed

OSF drive shaft seal leaking

Fail 1 Aug 2013 114,971 miles

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

NSR tyre perished in tread area but no ply or cords exposed

OSF drive shaft seal leaking

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2012 108,850 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 108,850 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 102,092 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 102,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 93,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 82,198 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 68,686 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DS05 KFJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS05 KFJ, 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 DS05 KFJ registered?

DS05 KFJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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