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KG05 BWH

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

156,381 mi
Last recorded156,381 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 BWH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 156,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge (3.3mm)

Pass 9 Jan 2021 144,974 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

steering rack damp

Pass 21 Dec 2019 134,143 miles

Both door mirror heads taped together

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Steering rack damp

Pass 16 Jan 2019 126,261 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 122,196 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 115,145 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 110,873 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 107,066 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 100,030 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 91,432 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 82,238 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 73,565 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,948 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 56,908 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 56,908 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 47,345 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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KG05 BWH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KG05 BWH, 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 KG05 BWH registered?

KG05 BWH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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