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KN55 LVK

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,561 mi
Last recorded116,561 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 LVK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 116,561 miles

1x exhaust hanger adrift

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 109,593 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 105,317 miles

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

Misting of oil on steering rack

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 105,317 miles

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

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

Misting of oil on steering rack

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 101,552 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust support bracket corroded to the point that it no longer supports the exhaust system.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 98,910 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 96,275 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2015 89,001 miles

both front tyres worn on edges on limit

rear discs rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2014 83,828 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 79,144 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 70,271 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 61,076 miles

engine under tray insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2011 61,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine under tray insecure

o/s front tyre worn close to cord inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2010 54,959 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 45,542 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside & Nearside headlamp dip beam aims on lower height limits

Pass 18 Oct 2008 35,101 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,058 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 LVK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LVK, 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 LVK registered?

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

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