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KC05 OPH

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,567 mi
Last recorded165,567 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 OPH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 165,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 165,548 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 161,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front slightly damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2020 161,295 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front slightly damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2019 153,209 miles

o/s front tyre wear ing on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2019 153,209 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s front tyre wear ing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2018 145,347 miles

rear outer shock casing insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2017 135,554 miles

engine/under/sill covers

surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 134,947 miles

slight blow from exhaust flexi

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r shocker guard insecure

rear brake discs worn

Fail 3 Nov 2016 134,947 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r shocker guard insecure

rear brake discs worn

slight blow from exhaust flexi

Pass 18 Nov 2015 123,769 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 113,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Nov 2014 113,900 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2013 102,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2012 94,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 77,709 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 64,737 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 52,695 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Dec 2008 49,448 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 42,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 OPH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OPH, 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 OPH registered?

KC05 OPH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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