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KE55 HYW

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,070 mi
Last recorded166,070 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 HYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2014 166,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 158,967 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside rear tyre heavly worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 152,948 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 126,516 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc's worn

Pass 27 Oct 2010 100,641 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 77,743 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 51,706 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 HYW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HYW, 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 HYW registered?

KE55 HYW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is KE55 HYW safe to buy?

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