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KT55 XFF

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,864 mi
Last recorded124,864 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT55 XFF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 124,864 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 122,986 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 120,898 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 115,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 112,109 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 109,205 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 105,522 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 95,789 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 95,789 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 80,813 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 64,039 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 64,039 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 44,987 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 44,987 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 27,433 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 27,433 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 11,725 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2012 10,368 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 8,909 miles

nsr hand brakes reading low

Pass 7 Oct 2010 7,448 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 7,448 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 5,985 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 4,404 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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KT55 XFF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KT55 XFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KT55 XFF registered?

KT55 XFF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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The MOT history for KT55 XFF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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