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KC55 CWZ

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

209,980 mi
Last recorded209,980 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 CWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 209,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi split (7.1.2)

Nearside Door mirror cover missing

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 204,414 miles

baby seats fitted

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 3 Mar 2016 204,414 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

baby seats fitted

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 14 Mar 2015 199,114 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 193,975 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 181,407 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 181,407 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2011 163,713 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 163,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 150,720 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 150,713 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 134,638 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 100,221 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 10,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 CWZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CWZ, 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 CWZ registered?

KC55 CWZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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