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KG05 ZPN

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,971 mi
Last recorded145,971 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 ZPN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 145,971 miles

both rear lower control arms bushes starting to separate

nearside headlamp beam pattern deteriorating

Pass 25 Nov 2024 145,334 miles

both rear lower control arms bushes starting to separate at edges

possible evidence of seepage at nearside rear brake calliper piston dust cover - no obvious leak under pressure - recommend monitor

Pass 30 Nov 2023 144,980 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 144,522 miles

both rear lower contol arms bushes starting to separate

windscreen chipped

Fail 28 Nov 2022 144,520 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear lower contol arms bushes starting to separate

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Nov 2021 143,672 miles

both rear lower control arms bushes starting to separate

Pass 9 Nov 2020 142,890 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 142,046 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 140,149 miles

all 4 tyres bold inner edges - rears close to showing cords

Pass 7 Dec 2017 138,325 miles

both front tyres worn/bald on inner edges-monitor

both rear tyres bald on inner edges- getting thin-rec replace

slight/ some noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Dec 2016 136,481 miles

both front drive shafts inner boots starting to perish

both front tyres some wear inner edges

both rear lower control arms outer bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to seperate

both rear tyres bold inner edges

offside rear lower main arm outer bush deteriorating/seperating

Pass 8 Jan 2016 134,330 miles

both front tyres bold inner edges - recommend monitor/replace

both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating

both rear lower main arms outer bushes some seperating

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to seperate

Pass 21 Jan 2015 131,600 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2014 127,627 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 123,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

warning light indicates an engine management fault

Pass 10 Mar 2012 110,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

accident damage n/s/r

Fail 7 Mar 2012 110,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

accident damage n/s/r

Pass 9 Feb 2011 98,670 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 98,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 86,564 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 86,564 miles

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

Engime Management light on

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 69,267 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 69,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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 ZPN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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