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KE55 BTO

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

145,960 mi
Last recorded145,960 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 BTO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 145,960 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust silencer outer skin poor

no rear seats

Fail 18 Nov 2025 145,955 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust silencer outer skin poor

no rear seats

Pass 28 Oct 2024 143,746 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 143,721 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 137,457 miles

Exhaust heatshield not fully secure

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount has become detached from rubber support (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencers corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Front inner cv boots are deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion around both front strut mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake backing plate missing

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Build up of oil on steering rack gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil build up on sump/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Signs of corrosion on rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 137,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust heatshield not fully secure

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount has become detached from rubber support (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencers corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Front inner cv boots are deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion around both front strut mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake backing plate missing

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Build up of oil on steering rack gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil build up on sump/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Signs of corrosion on rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 130,291 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 130,289 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 121,584 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

inner surfaces front discs corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2021 121,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

anti skid warning message on dash but no abs warning light on

inner surface front discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 116,175 miles

outer skin rear silencer corroded

rear suspension rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2020 116,173 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel goes to floor (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

outer skin rear silencer corroded

rear suspension rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2019 110,937 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front discs rusty

front tyres slight wear inner edges

Fail 18 Oct 2019 110,936 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front discs rusty

front tyres slight wear inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2018 104,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks within tread

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust bracket missing, but repaired and exhaust is well supported

Fail 21 Sep 2018 104,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks within tread

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust bracket missing, but repaired and exhaust is well supported

Pass 6 Sep 2017 95,011 miles

Nearside Front wiper has small tear to end. clears screen effectively

Rear exhaust back box has corrosion to outer skin

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 95,011 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper has small tear to end. clears screen effectively

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust back box has corrosion to outer skin

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 92,817 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 92,760 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken away.

Pass 11 Aug 2015 83,159 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 79,741 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 72,022 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)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 65,090 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 65,088 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 57,308 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 57,308 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 50,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 50,298 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 44,704 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,277 miles

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

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

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 BTO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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

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