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KE05 CZZ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

205,380 mi
Last recorded205,380 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 CZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 205,380 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2020 205,360 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 198,527 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 191,638 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 191,617 miles

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

Power steering ram leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 185,753 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2017 182,247 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2016 172,451 miles

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inside edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc back plate badly corroded

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 172,252 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inside edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc back plate badly corroded

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 152,081 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 152,081 miles

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

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 134,149 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre well worn on inside edge

rear exhaust hanger not supporting the exhaust

Fail 24 Jun 2014 134,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre well worn on inside edge

rear exhaust hanger not supporting the exhaust

Pass 26 Jun 2013 118,156 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 106,443 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 96,787 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 96,772 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 May 2010 83,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2009 70,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2008 47,780 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 CZZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KE05 CZZ, 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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KE05 CZZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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