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KP05 TAV

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,790 mi
Last recorded61,790 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 TAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 61,790 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 61,025 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 60,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF and OSR cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2024 60,479 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF and OSR cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 60,034 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Heat Shieling Loose

Pass 9 Jun 2022 59,564 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 59,033 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 58,434 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 58,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 57,235 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 53,157 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 50,326 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 47,174 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 44,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 42,765 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)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 7 May 2013 40,312 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,227 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 35,228 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 29,990 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,017 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,381 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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KP05 TAV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KP05 TAV, 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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KP05 TAV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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