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KU05 ETJ

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,191 mi
Last recorded115,191 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 ETJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 115,191 miles

Nearside Front head lamp has slight condensation in unit

Offside Front wing mirror( side repeater) lense missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 115,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (as marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp has slight condensation in unit

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror( side repeater) lense missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 116,136 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 20 Apr 2018 110,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Apr 2017 104,989 miles

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

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

both front lower suspension arms (rear mounts)deteriating rubber .....

Pass 20 Apr 2016 98,834 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 93,303 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 84,742 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 71,936 miles

OSR tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2012 61,554 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 61,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 51,788 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,069 miles

n/s/f headlamp aim is a little low.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 36,435 miles

Headlight aim a little low N/S/F. Unable to adjust, adjuster broken,

Pass 21 Apr 2008 28,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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KU05 ETJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KU05 ETJ, 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 KU05 ETJ registered?

KU05 ETJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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