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KS05 DWC

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,374 mi
Last recorded148,374 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 DWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 148,374 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 141,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2016 141,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2015 130,100 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine light on

Fail 28 Sep 2015 130,100 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 27 Sep 2014 116,171 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 104,697 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 91,106 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,757 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 22,691 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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KS05 DWC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KS05 DWC, 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 KS05 DWC registered?

KS05 DWC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is KS05 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 DWC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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