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KR05 GGV

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

177,720 mi
Last recorded177,720 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 GGV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 177,720 miles

exhaust flexi section has a slight leak

n/s/f tyre 3mm

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 23 Oct 2019 177,711 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust flexi section has a slight leak

n/s/f tyre 3mm

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

wipers not tested

Pass 5 Oct 2018 170,318 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front seat belt buckle sticking ocasionally

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear bump stops perished

Fail 1 Oct 2018 170,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front seat belt buckle sticking ocasionally

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear bump stops perished

Pass 25 Sep 2017 163,374 miles

Slight play in steering

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2017 163,372 miles

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre 2mm and smooth edges

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge and on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 2mm and smooth inner edge

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2016 155,465 miles

n/s/r number plate light dim

n/s/r tyre 4mm and worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre 4mm and worn inner edge

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2016 155,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r number plate light dim

n/s/r tyre 4mm and worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre 4mm and worn inner edge

oil leak

wipers not tested

Pass 4 Sep 2015 146,729 miles

Child seat fitted n/s/r

Sound of exhaust blow at front - unable to verify source

Fail 2 Sep 2015 146,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted n/s/r

Major oil leak

Slight play in rear anti - rollbar end links

Sound of exhaust blow at front - unable to verify source

n/s/r tyre well worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn uneven & close to limit

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre well worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn uneven & close to limit

Fail 26 Sep 2014 139,314 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn uneven on inner edge

o/s/f wishbone rear bush well worn - needs attention

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2014 139,314 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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

Child seat fitted to n/s/r

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

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn uneven on inner edge

o/s/f wishbone rear bush well worn - needs attention

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2013 131,386 miles

wipers poor

Fail 25 Sep 2013 131,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear number plate lights dim

wipers poor

Pass 14 Sep 2012 125,074 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

O/S front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2012 125,074 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake discs worn

O/S front tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 114,612 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 114,572 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 103,896 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 94,095 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 86,632 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 GGV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GGV, 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 KR05 GGV registered?

KR05 GGV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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