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KE55 BWN

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,572 mi
Last recorded91,572 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 BWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 91,572 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Damage to lens

Pass 1 Oct 2021 88,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 88,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 85,792 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 85,267 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 85,022 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 82,015 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 76,491 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 76,491 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 75,083 miles

Offside Rear tyre has screw in tread

Fail 8 Nov 2016 75,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dip headlamp bulb not fitted correctly (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre has screw in tread

Fail 28 Oct 2015 71,273 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

temporary fuel cap fitted which is of a locking type

Pass 28 Oct 2015 71,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

temporary fuel cap fitted which is of a locking type

Pass 10 Oct 2014 67,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2013 63,651 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 63,651 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 55,623 miles

all tyres low on tread

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

ront brake pads half worn

Pass 2 Nov 2011 49,680 miles

rear brake pads below half worn

rear tyres worn low on tread

Pass 9 Aug 2010 41,547 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 34,427 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,876 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 BWN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BWN, 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 KE55 BWN registered?

KE55 BWN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for KE55 BWN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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