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KE05 NJU

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

197,167 mi
Last recorded197,167 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 NJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 197,167 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 187,144 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 173,993 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 163,694 miles

Exhaust hangers weakend by corrosion but not broken

rear exhaust heat shild loose

Fail 16 Jul 2015 163,693 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Exhaust hangers weakend by corrosion but not broken

rear exhaust heat shild loose

Pass 15 Jul 2014 157,252 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 157,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2013 145,531 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2012 124,793 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2012 124,638 miles

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

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

Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2011 102,271 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 5 Jul 2011 102,271 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 6 Jul 2010 81,329 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 60,167 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 59,995 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 39,187 miles

nail in n/s front tyre on outer edge

Fail 30 Jun 2008 38,930 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in n/s front tyre on outer edge

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 NJU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NJU, 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 NJU registered?

KE05 NJU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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