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KC05 OPF

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,971 mi
Last recorded58,971 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 OPF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 58,971 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 51,900 miles

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

head lamp dip beam vehicle is fitted with left hand drive headlamps mask fitted to stop beam pattern from flicking to off side

Fail 7 Jan 2011 51,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside mirror glass missing

offside mirror held on with tape

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear wiper malfunction

slight corrosion on the front brake discs

Pass 28 Jul 2009 43,563 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 41,958 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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KC05 OPF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KC05 OPF, 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 KC05 OPF registered?

KC05 OPF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is KC05 OPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC05 OPF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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