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KN05 LWM

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,004 mi
Last recorded109,004 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 LWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 109,004 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 106,536 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Uneven Application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Swept Area in Poor Condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 103,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Swept Area in Poor Condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 17 Mar 2023 103,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Swept Area in Poor Condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Mar 2022 100,954 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 97,761 miles

headlamp washers inop

Fail 5 Mar 2021 97,759 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

headlamp washers inop

Pass 13 Mar 2020 91,233 miles

Exhaust Front Hanger Corroded/Broken

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking Brake Has Limited Reserve Travel

Pass 25 Mar 2019 82,489 miles

both rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2019 82,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 74,566 miles

O/S/R Wheel Slight restriction

Offside Rear Disc Corroded

Rear box - exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 72,115 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 72,115 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 69,236 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 65,810 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 62,101 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,101 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 57,932 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,233 miles

advise front discs worn pads low imbalance on front brakes

advise o/s/r tyre devoid oftread on inner edge ( bald )

advise rear discs worn

Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,371 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,375 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 27,503 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,815 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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KN05 LWM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KN05 LWM, 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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KN05 LWM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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