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KS05 DWL

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

155,232 mi
Last recorded155,232 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 DWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 155,232 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 155,232 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 152,718 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 150,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 150,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 147,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 140,491 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 136,858 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 136,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 124,963 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 124,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 114,294 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 104,783 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml light on dash

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall

Pass 2 Jan 2014 86,758 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 64,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jun 2012 64,810 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf tyre well worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2011 57,891 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 54,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2011 54,101 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 48,651 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 48,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/ headlamp aim ,pattern slightly weak

Pass 26 Feb 2009 40,450 miles

engine management light on

near side front tyre on limit centre tread and surface cut to tread

off side front tyre low inner edge

oil filler cap incomplete

Pass 2 Jul 2008 40,305 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 37,612 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 DWL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KS05 DWL, 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 DWL registered?

KS05 DWL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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