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KC55 AFF

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,095 mi
Last recorded147,095 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 AFF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 147,095 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 147,073 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 141,973 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 May 2022 139,062 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 136,289 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 136,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 125,388 miles

205/50/R17/93W. Fronts 4mm. Rears 6mm.

Fail 10 Mar 2020 125,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

205/50/R17/93W. Fronts 4mm. Rears 6mm.

Pass 11 Mar 2019 102,959 miles

Nearside Front side marker light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 102,704 miles

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

Nearside Front side marker light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 89,559 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 89,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 84,870 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 78,241 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 78,241 miles

Nearside Front 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 68,703 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 65,112 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 58,330 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 53,104 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 49,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 43,788 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,662 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 41,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 30,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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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KC55 AFF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KC55 AFF, 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 KC55 AFF registered?

KC55 AFF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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