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KOS02768

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

211,372 mi
Last recorded211,372 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOS02768
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2017 211,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 167,799 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 167,799 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 157,098 miles

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

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

emissions too clean to measure

Fail 24 Apr 2012 157,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

emissions too clean to measure

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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KOS02768 is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KOS02768, 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 KOS02768 registered?

KOS02768 is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is KOS02768 safe to buy?

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