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KR05 MSU

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,177 mi
Last recorded154,177 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 MSU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 154,177 miles

exhaust shield sl. loose

Pass 25 Sep 2024 143,676 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 139,044 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 149,181 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 149,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 138,909 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 138,909 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 132,923 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 132,910 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2019 126,848 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 126,850 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 117,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 117,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 109,947 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 102,542 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 94,260 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 87,879 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 82,639 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 76,341 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 76,339 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2011 68,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 68,395 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,353 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 49,721 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)

REAR NO PLATE DETERIATING

Pass 20 Jun 2008 39,643 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 39,642 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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 MSU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MSU, 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 MSU registered?

KR05 MSU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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