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KE55 NSV

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,753 mi
Last recorded143,753 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 143,753 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 143,395 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 134,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 134,363 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 126,023 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 126,022 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 117,581 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres low on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 117,581 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre pressure low.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres low on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 109,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 109,801 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure mount corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 102,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 102,633 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 97,362 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 93,409 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 86,881 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 79,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm rear bonded bush starting to perish (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm rear bonded bush starting to perish (2.4.F.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 79,313 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm rear bonded bush starting to perish (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm rear bonded bush starting to perish (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 74,527 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 74,520 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 69,513 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 69,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 65,165 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 58,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 58,039 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,670 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 44,731 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 37,268 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 30,393 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 NSV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NSV, 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 NSV registered?

KE55 NSV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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