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KR05 MTE

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,807 mi
Last recorded58,807 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 MTE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 58,807 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 51,247 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 51,232 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front/rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2024 51,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front/rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2023 51,184 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and various components

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir cap (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear tie rod bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 51,027 miles

underside corroded in places

Pass 10 Jun 2021 50,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 50,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 50,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 49,240 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 49,240 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 47,475 miles

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

Offside Rear alloy slight buckle on inner rim

Pass 17 Jun 2016 45,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 45,407 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 44,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 43,204 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 42,206 miles

nsf and osf lower wishbones rear bushes are starting to split.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 40,512 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 38,925 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,930 miles

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

nearside front tyre and offside rear tyre are worn low on inner edges.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 32,880 miles

both front tyres are wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 23,744 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 MTE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KR05 MTE, 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 MTE registered?

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

Is KR05 MTE safe to buy?

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