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KU55 NMZ

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,431 mi
Last recorded150,431 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 NMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 150,431 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 150,431 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 144,198 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 138,957 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 131,958 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 May 2017 131,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 128,333 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 118,900 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 88,472 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 88,472 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 70,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 67,342 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 63,470 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,575 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 56,724 miles

both front discs worn and corroded

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges of tread

Pass 3 Sep 2008 54,142 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 54,142 miles

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

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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KU55 NMZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KU55 NMZ, 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 KU55 NMZ registered?

KU55 NMZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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