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KF55 XFH

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

157,867 mi
Last recorded157,867 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF55 XFH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 157,867 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

slight play rear anti roll bar links

Fail 11 Sep 2015 157,865 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

slight play rear anti roll bar links

Pass 23 Sep 2014 149,060 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 149,057 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2013 142,957 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 142,954 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 137,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2012 137,140 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 129,310 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 129,310 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nearside front marker light not working

Pass 20 Sep 2010 116,448 miles

Offside front tyre low on inside edge and low on pressure

Rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Sep 2009 104,519 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 104,519 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 23 Sep 2008 94,685 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 90,725 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 90,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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KF55 XFH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KF55 XFH, 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 KF55 XFH registered?

KF55 XFH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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