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K55 KTW

2014 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

114,769 mi
Last recorded114,769 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 KTW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 114,769 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 114,761 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 93,062 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 107,518 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 82,471 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 81,977 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 99,239 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 75,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2023 75,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 89,930 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 69,693 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Jun 2022 69,693 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Feb 2022 77,180 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 56,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 25 May 2021 56,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 12 Feb 2021 68,751 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 49,280 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 63,103 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 42,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 42,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 53,804 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 36,857 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges and perished

Pass 25 Apr 2018 47,294 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 31,812 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 34,745 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 26,475 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,827 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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K55 KTW is a 2014 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 K55 KTW, 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 12 years old, this Volvo V50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K55 KTW is a 2014 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 April 2014.

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