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KG05 FPC

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,150 mi
Last recorded140,150 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 FPC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 140,150 miles

exhaust blow from front flexible section

nearside front fog light not working

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 4 Oct 2019 140,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust blow from front flexible section

nearside front fog light not working

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Oct 2018 126,450 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 126,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 118,763 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 114,185 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 102,305 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 82,382 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 82,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 71,917 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 71,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 64,388 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 58,365 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 29 Jul 2010 51,518 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 51,514 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 46,360 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 40,280 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 38,882 miles

Left front tyre has small cuts in tread

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

Offside Front 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 FPC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FPC, 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 FPC registered?

KG05 FPC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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