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KC55 WWS

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,774 mi
Last recorded157,774 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 WWS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2023 157,774 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking reservoir empty (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split in inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 12 Dec 2022 148,944 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 148,944 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 145,439 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 54% (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 145,437 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. ADJUSTER NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 54% (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 144,672 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 144,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 131,262 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 123,161 miles

Rusty exhaust system

Pass 9 Jun 2016 116,038 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer cover has some rust (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 115,988 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer cover has some rust (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 109,768 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 100,079 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2013 91,766 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jun 2013 91,759 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2012 74,208 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 69,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2010 61,203 miles

slight distortion to rear tyres

Pass 7 Dec 2009 48,222 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 36,675 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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KC55 WWS is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WWS, 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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KC55 WWS is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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