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GV05 KBY

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,030 mi
Last recorded125,030 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 KBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 125,030 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY AND STARTING TO BLOW

Fail 16 Nov 2020 125,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY AND STARTING TO BLOW

Pass 11 Nov 2019 119,930 miles

THE EXHAUST BOX IS RUSTY AND STARTING TO BLOW AND THE REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING IS BROKEN OFF

THE NS DIP BEAM IS DULL

THE NS DIP BEAM IS DULL

THE NS REPEATER LAMP STARTED TO WORK

Pass 7 Nov 2018 114,129 miles

NS DIP BEAM LIGHT OUT PUT POOR

THE FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING LOW

THE REAR EXHAUST BOX IS RUSTY AND STARTING TO BLOW SLIGHTLY AND THE REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING HAS BROKEN OFF

Fail 7 Nov 2018 114,120 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

NS DIP BEAM LIGHT OUT PUT POOR

THE FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING LOW

THE REAR EXHAUST BOX IS RUSTY AND STARTING TO BLOW SLIGHTLY AND THE REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING HAS BROKEN OFF

Pass 19 Oct 2017 107,194 miles

THE NS DIP BEAM LIGHT OUTPUT IS POOR

Pass 3 Oct 2016 100,505 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger has broken but exhaust is still supported

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 95,489 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 87,280 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 87,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 76,202 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 67,817 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 58,413 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 47,951 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 40,317 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 32,426 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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GV05 KBY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GV05 KBY, 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 GV05 KBY registered?

GV05 KBY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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