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KS54 KWL

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

165,657 mi
Last recorded165,657 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 KWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 165,657 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 162,131 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 162,131 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 158,268 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 154,768 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 154,768 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 150,873 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 146,785 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 146,785 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2019 144,502 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 137,955 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 131,236 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 131,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 124,444 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 116,122 miles

bump stpos on rear shockabsorbers breaking up

Pass 2 Jan 2015 107,931 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 100,503 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 100,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 93,065 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 84,780 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 75,811 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 75,811 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 66,692 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 50,400 miles

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

o/s outer tail light not working

Pass 17 Jan 2008 37,960 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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KS54 KWL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KS54 KWL, 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 KS54 KWL registered?

KS54 KWL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is KS54 KWL safe to buy?

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