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KE55 JBO

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,970 mi
Last recorded155,970 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2022 155,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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 20 Aug 2020 144,764 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

One or more strut top mount appears to be semi seized

Tow bar has been disconnected

Fail 20 Aug 2020 144,760 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Towbar attachment likely to become detached (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

One or more strut top mount appears to be semi seized

Pass 21 Aug 2019 136,655 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2018 126,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight deteriation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly damaged unable to examin union as rubber cover in place (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight deteriation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly damaged unable examin union as rubber cover fitted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 125,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened binding (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight deteriation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly damaged unable to examin union as rubber cover in place (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight deteriation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly damaged unable examin union as rubber cover fitted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 124,070 miles

Advise rear tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edge advise cut in tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 124,070 miles

Offside Side repeater not working Advise mirror damaged (1.4.A.2c)

Advise rear tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edge advise cut in tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 117,645 miles

Advise front tyres worn on edges

Advise rear exhaust in poor condition

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 117,645 miles

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

Advise front tyres worn on edges

Advise rear exhaust in poor condition

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 113,675 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 113,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 107,003 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear inner sidelight not working

Fail 30 May 2014 107,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 22 May 2013 93,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded but sound

nearside rear tyre 2mm only and perished and worn inner edge

stone chip in zone 'A' borderline

Pass 30 May 2012 84,475 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,927 miles

(strong advise) front tyres bold on inner edge

exhaust has slight corrosion

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 11 Sep 2009 54,850 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Sep 2008 49,240 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 49,240 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 JBO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JBO, 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 JBO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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