CarVerify

Free Car Check

KG05 BWM

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,557 mi
Last recorded146,557 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 BWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 146,557 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 146,557 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 140,024 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 135,239 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 135,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake slight poor operation

Pass 4 Jul 2019 126,879 miles

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

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

Rear both sides are slight worn on inner edge.

Fail 4 Jul 2019 126,879 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear both sides are slight worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Jul 2018 118,639 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 110,862 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 100,046 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 91,444 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 83,570 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 73,930 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,622 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,095 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,950 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,587 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,179 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KG05 BWM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KG05 BWM?

You can check the full history of KG05 BWM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KG05 BWM registered?

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

Is KG05 BWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG05 BWM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KG05 BWM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KG05 BWM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.