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KM55 CKJ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,244 mi
Last recorded143,244 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 CKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 143,244 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 143,239 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 129,589 miles

Front exhaust hanger bracket corroded thin

Nearside Front Day running light not working

Fail 5 Oct 2018 129,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust hanger bracket corroded thin

Nearside Front Day running light not working

Offside Rear Tyre under inflated

Pass 10 Oct 2017 121,030 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn near limit, badly worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear inner bush split near limit (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear inner bush split near limit (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres and offside rear tyre slghtly under inflated

Pass 14 Oct 2016 113,785 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 101,668 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 89,478 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 77,045 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres worn very low on inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2013 77,045 miles

rear tyres worn very low on inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2012 67,515 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 58,747 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 58,623 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 48,616 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 40,027 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 30,662 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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KM55 CKJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol 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 KM55 CKJ, 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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KM55 CKJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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