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KG05 FOV

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,017 mi
Last recorded87,017 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 FOV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 87,017 miles

Coil spring corroded OSF and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF + OSF slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side, NSR&OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 159,863 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall. Marked. 205/50 R17 93W Achilles (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded OSF and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF + OSF slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side, NSR&OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 155,541 miles

Coil spring corroded All four(NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective The last mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 154,229 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four brake disc slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust box heat shield insecure but can not fall off.

Fail 28 Jan 2020 154,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four brake disc slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated NSF&OSF (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust box heat shield insecure but can not fall off.

Pass 31 Jan 2019 151,471 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE AND RATTLING

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

Pass 23 Feb 2018 147,567 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 147,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 143,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cam belt due soon

engine running poor

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge and tread out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 138,531 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 137,966 miles

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

Heavy wear at inner shoulders of both rear tyres.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 137,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Heavy wear at inner shoulders of both rear tyres.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 121,856 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe mounting broken.

NSF and OSF dip beams appear dim.

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 110,401 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 97,504 miles

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

Fluid residue at OSF steering rack gaiter.

Fail 12 Mar 2012 97,504 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fluid residue at OSF steering rack gaiter.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 86,487 miles

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

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

rear inner brake pads appear to look low

Pass 23 Feb 2010 71,582 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 57,765 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 41,723 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 FOV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FOV, 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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KG05 FOV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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