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KN55 LVP

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,100 mi
Last recorded76,100 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 76,100 miles

rear underbody covered in underseal

Pass 14 Oct 2025 76,082 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 70,726 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 70,725 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 68,377 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 66,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 65,154 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 62,565 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 62,560 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 57,569 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 53,129 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 53,128 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 49,157 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 49,157 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 42,718 miles

uneven wear to o/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2013 38,896 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 35,012 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 32,353 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 28,893 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 25,551 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 21,604 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 LVP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LVP, 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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KN55 LVP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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