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KG05 FOH

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,182 mi
Last recorded145,182 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 145,182 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2015 145,093 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 132,480 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 117,646 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 104,461 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2012 104,296 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2011 89,442 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 89,442 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 76,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 76,011 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 61,796 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 61,796 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 47,478 miles

Nearside Rear 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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KG05 FOH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KG05 FOH, 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 FOH registered?

KG05 FOH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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