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KN55 LVC

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,371 mi
Last recorded105,371 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 105,371 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 89,910 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight fluid residue at nearside of steering rack.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 78,619 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 66,464 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 53,761 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,402 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit.

Fail 23 Sep 2008 35,396 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both rear tyres close to limit.

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 LVC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LVC, 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 LVC registered?

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

Is KN55 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN55 LVC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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