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K20 PSG

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

189,092 mi
Last recorded189,092 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 PSG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 189,092 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 181,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear service brake slightly lagging

Pass 15 Sep 2022 165,862 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 159,948 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides nearing legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 146,323 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 135,178 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 129,964 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 129,958 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 124,378 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 113,284 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 105,460 miles

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

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

slight play inner rack joints

Pass 15 Aug 2014 96,153 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads lowish

Pass 15 Aug 2013 86,751 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 80,878 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 80,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 71,528 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 71,528 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2010 63,761 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 53,996 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 38,754 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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K20 PSG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K20 PSG, 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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K20 PSG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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