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KG55 WSX

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,113 mi
Last recorded118,113 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 WSX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 118,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 115,662 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 115,662 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 112,029 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated

Offside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter appears to be leaking grease

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

Rear brake pads are unevenly worn. Nearside rear pads are worn significantly lower than the offside rear pads

Pass 14 Nov 2017 108,718 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear brake pads are unevenly worn. Nearside rear pads are significantly lower worn than offside rear pads

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 108,718 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake pads are unevenly worn. Nearside rear pads are significantly lower worn than offside rear pads

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 104,138 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worn / both rear lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 98,411 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner drive shaft boot has seepage

Offside both tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Rear both tyres starting to perish 205/50 R17 W 2011

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 93,081 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 85,073 miles

n/s/f disc slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre has a cut to the outer side wall but not down to the cords

Pass 12 Nov 2012 76,647 miles

all four brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2012 76,647 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 68,523 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 57,461 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 57,461 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 46,432 miles

Offside rear outer sidelamp not working.

Fail 19 Nov 2009 46,432 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear outer sidelamp not working.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,251 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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KG55 WSX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol 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 KG55 WSX, 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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KG55 WSX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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