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KN55 LUY

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,036 mi
Last recorded88,036 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 LUY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 88,036 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 85,977 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 83,199 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 79,764 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 78,184 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 72,311 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,678 miles

rpm reading erratic(pick up)co 0.00

Pass 10 Sep 2014 59,539 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 52,186 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 44,819 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,064 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 33,998 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 33,996 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 26,782 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 20,769 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 LUY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KN55 LUY, 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 LUY registered?

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

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