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KD55 NYV

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,941 mi
Last recorded162,941 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 NYV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 162,941 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 162,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 150,698 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 124,903 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 102,949 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre has cracks in tread

Fail 6 Sep 2017 102,948 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and misshaped (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven rear (3.7.B.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 13 Sep 2016 101,912 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 101,911 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 94,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre mishaped

Fail 10 Sep 2015 94,910 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre mishaped

Pass 12 Sep 2014 87,625 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 87,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 82,785 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 77,939 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 77,937 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 72,121 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 72,120 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 65,496 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 65,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 56,027 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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KD55 NYV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KD55 NYV, 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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KD55 NYV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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