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KR05 GGA

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,667 mi
Last recorded152,667 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 GGA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 152,667 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 152,667 miles

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

Front Seat belt installation does not use the standard seat belt mounting bolts and washers (10.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 143,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

hand brake long

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2018 143,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

hand brake long

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 134,391 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)

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust heat shield rattling

Fail 20 Jul 2017 134,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge and sidewall

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lamp inop (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge and sidewall

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust heat shield rattling

Pass 29 Jul 2016 125,069 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 125,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 115,232 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 105,493 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 105,483 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 96,494 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 85,689 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 73,152 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 60,586 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 60,586 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre puntured

nearside rear tyre on 1.6-3mm

Pass 19 Jun 2009 47,509 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 19 Jun 2008 34,963 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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KR05 GGA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KR05 GGA, 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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KR05 GGA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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