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KM05 GBF

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,015 mi
Last recorded170,015 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 GBF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 170,015 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 170,015 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 161,699 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 152,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 144,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge starting to wear uneven (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 134,524 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2014 127,415 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 127,415 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 117,292 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 106,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2011 92,551 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

slight damage n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 17 Jun 2010 79,907 miles

o\s and n\s\f tyres very low inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2009 64,683 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 64,681 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 49,277 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 49,277 miles

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

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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KM05 GBF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KM05 GBF, 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 KM05 GBF registered?

KM05 GBF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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