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KE05 NHD

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,237 mi
Last recorded168,237 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 NHD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2023 168,237 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All four tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 157,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

n/s/r light unit damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2022 157,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

n/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2021 148,444 miles

N/s/r light unit damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 148,444 miles

N/s/r light unit damaged

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 137,215 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 132,460 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 121,847 miles

Both front tyres badly worn worn on inside edges

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

Pass 2 May 2017 112,060 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 112,057 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 99,690 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn on edges

Front number plate delaminated

Pass 27 Apr 2015 89,736 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 25 Apr 2014 78,437 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 78,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 68,783 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 May 2012 61,038 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 47,406 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 47,406 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 40,626 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 21 Aug 2008 32,169 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 NHD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 KE05 NHD, 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 NHD registered?

KE05 NHD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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