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KE55 JGY

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,533 mi
Last recorded153,533 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 153,533 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2019 137,798 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2018 127,380 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 127,380 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 114,983 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 103,858 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 103,855 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 96,739 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 96,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 85,529 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 85,524 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 73,009 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 61,798 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 61,731 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 49,432 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 38,582 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 38,582 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 26,528 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 26,528 miles

Nearside 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 JGY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 JGY, 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 JGY registered?

KE55 JGY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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