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KE05 CZW

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

153,286 mi
Last recorded153,286 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 CZW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 153,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 149,352 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms and subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 145,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 141,714 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 141,714 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2021 135,571 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 131,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 126,241 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 124,560 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 123,379 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 121,694 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 119,609 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 117,004 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 110,685 miles

Both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2012 99,612 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Jun 2011 87,611 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 77,123 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 77,123 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 65,601 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 39,780 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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KE05 CZW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KE05 CZW, 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 KE05 CZW registered?

KE05 CZW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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