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KN55 LUF

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,277 mi
Last recorded156,277 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 LUF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 156,277 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 156,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 16 91h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 154,761 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 154,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 153,344 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 153,344 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 150,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 146,912 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 146,912 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 143,061 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 143,061 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 138,901 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 134,532 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 130,027 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 120,306 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 108,833 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 96,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 96,135 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 81,458 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 72,288 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 57,585 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 46,660 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 35,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 26,011 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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KN55 LUF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KN55 LUF, 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 KN55 LUF registered?

KN55 LUF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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