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KT55 YPH

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,485 mi
Last recorded170,485 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT55 YPH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 170,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2154518 (5.2.3 (e))

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2017 149,564 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 137,461 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 130,962 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 130,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

N/S/F tyre badly perished

Pass 17 Oct 2014 124,222 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 116,704 miles

rear silenser starting to rust

Fail 27 Sep 2013 116,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear silenser starting to rust

Pass 29 Sep 2012 97,828 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 97,828 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2012 84,236 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 79,714 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 67,659 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 67,659 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 55,328 miles

both front tyres starting to wear

slight corrosion and wear to rear brake disc

Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,211 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 YPH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YPH, 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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KT55 YPH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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