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KD55 VZX

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,369 mi
Last recorded148,369 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 VZX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 148,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust mount bracket corroded and broken away

Fail 10 Nov 2014 148,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust mount bracket corroded and broken away

Pass 13 Nov 2013 139,024 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 130,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded.

unable too check outer sills due to plastic covers.

unable too check underside of engine bay due to plastic covers.

Fail 19 Oct 2012 130,670 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

exhaust corroded.

unable too check outer sills due to plastic covers.

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable too check underside of engine bay due to plastic covers.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 122,639 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine has a misfire.Emissions ok.

unable to check outer sills due too plastic covers.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 122,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine has a misfire.Emissions ok.

unable to check outer sills due too plastic covers.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 113,074 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 113,048 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 103,356 miles

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

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2008 81,479 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 81,476 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front 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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KD55 VZX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KD55 VZX, 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 KD55 VZX registered?

KD55 VZX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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