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KG05 ZPU

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,319 mi
Last recorded107,319 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 107,319 miles

parking brake lever needs ajusment

Fail 5 Aug 2019 107,319 miles

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

parking brake lever needs ajusment

Pass 3 Aug 2018 107,044 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 106,837 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 105,095 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 103,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 103,702 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 102,552 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 101,289 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 100,492 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 100,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2011 98,354 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 96,215 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 83,822 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 61,663 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 ZPU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZPU, 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 ZPU registered?

KG05 ZPU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is KG05 ZPU safe to buy?

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