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KH54 RDV

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,253 mi
Last recorded173,253 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH54 RDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 173,253 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 173,243 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 163,761 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 153,384 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2017 144,270 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 143,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 132,753 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 132,487 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 121,967 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 115,999 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 109,716 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 102,675 miles

near/side front tyre wearing very thin on in/side edge

Pass 21 Jan 2011 96,083 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 86,000 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 80,447 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 72,418 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 72,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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)

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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KH54 RDV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KH54 RDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KH54 RDV registered?

KH54 RDV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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