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KM05 XOU

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

115,712 mi
Last recorded115,712 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 XOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 115,712 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted covers

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake caliper handbrake lever a lot of travel and lot of travel in handbrake lever

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 115,712 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted covers

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake caliper handbrake lever a lot of travel and lot of travel in handbrake lever

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 109,627 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Rubber cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp beam pattern just see lens faded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 105,858 miles

All tyres wearing very low on edges but has raised edges

Factory fitted covers

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Headlamp beam pattern just see

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 100,886 miles

All tyres wearing on edges offside rear inner more but has raised edges

Factory fitted covers

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust covers has sealer on it

Nearside Headlamp beam pattern just see and lens faded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 94,136 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 94,048 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment locking nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2021 86,378 miles

Factory fitted covers

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 78,499 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 57,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 45,101 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 42,614 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 17 Jun 2016 41,040 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 39,376 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 37,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 34,330 miles

offside front lower arm, rearward bush is splitting

under bonnet covers

Pass 18 Jun 2012 31,789 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Rear pads wearing low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 28,032 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 24,212 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 20,466 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 16,739 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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KM05 XOU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KM05 XOU, 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 KM05 XOU registered?

KM05 XOU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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