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KR55 XRL

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

229,104 mi
Last recorded229,104 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 XRL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 229,104 miles

Central exhaust section deteriorated

Rear exhaust section deteriated

diesel injector chuffin

Fail 12 Feb 2020 229,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust section deteriorated

Rear exhaust section deteriated

diesel injector chuffin

Pass 8 Mar 2019 221,158 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriated

Fail 7 Mar 2019 221,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriated

Pass 23 Feb 2018 213,335 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 209,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s headlight has a reduced output

Fail 7 Mar 2017 209,553 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s headlight has a reduced output

Pass 6 Jan 2016 202,666 miles

exhaust boxes in poor condition

Fail 6 Jan 2016 202,666 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

exhaust boxes in poor condition

Pass 13 Jan 2015 192,276 miles

Rear Exhaust Weld snapped

Fail 10 Jan 2015 192,093 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust Weld snapped

Fail 16 Jan 2014 175,996 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 175,996 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 156,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop split

offside rear shock absorber bump stop split

Pass 30 Nov 2012 156,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop split

offside rear shock absorber bump stop split

Pass 25 Nov 2011 135,915 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 120,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 98,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2008 74,738 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 74,738 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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KR55 XRL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KR55 XRL, 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 KR55 XRL registered?

KR55 XRL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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