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KB54 DZD

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,537 mi
Last recorded164,537 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 DZD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 164,537 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 164,537 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 158,309 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 150,436 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 150,436 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover missing (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 128,531 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 128,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 113,736 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 113,736 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 99,689 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 89,529 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 85,515 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 71,116 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2009 71,101 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 67,842 miles

rear wiper split

very slight cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 9 Jan 2008 51,963 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 51,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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KB54 DZD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KB54 DZD, 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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KB54 DZD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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