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HD55 KBV

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,953 mi
Last recorded107,953 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 KBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 107,953 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play & cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 18 Aug 2020 101,840 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust mountain broken

Fail 17 Aug 2020 101,840 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 94,953 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play & cover damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Aug 2018 84,508 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear and offside front tyres low and edges

offside front day time running light not working

Pass 21 Aug 2017 75,339 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 66,148 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2016 66,148 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2015 58,582 miles

Front brake disc(s) corroded

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 53,335 miles

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)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 48,621 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 44,062 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 39,738 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 35,220 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 31,316 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 31,316 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 21,689 miles

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)

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

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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HD55 KBV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HD55 KBV, 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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HD55 KBV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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