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KE55 BOU

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

142,505 mi
Last recorded142,505 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 BOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 142,505 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 137,031 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust back box casing damaged

handbrake lever has reserve travel

Fail 10 Jan 2025 137,026 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust back box casing damaged

handbrake lever has reserve travel

Pass 10 Jan 2024 125,086 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 125,080 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 113,572 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 110,005 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 93,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre stepped

rear exhaust mount broken

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2021 93,849 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lining come off (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre stepped

rear exhaust mount broken

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2020 92,796 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe mounting arm has rusted off,rear section now loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner zero. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 88,659 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe mount bracket corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 75,380 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2018 75,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 62,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 53,213 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2015 39,925 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 39,925 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 38,982 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 36,877 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 35,773 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 33,469 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 33,469 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 29,883 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 24,605 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 24,605 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 19,607 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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KE55 BOU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KE55 BOU, 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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KE55 BOU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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