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KU55 UUG

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,108 mi
Last recorded165,108 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 UUG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 165,108 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2016 158,566 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 158,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 147,171 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 146,701 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 135,886 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 121,852 miles

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

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

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2012 113,939 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 113,939 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 101,816 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2010 85,898 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 80,028 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 59,438 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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KU55 UUG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UUG, 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 UUG registered?

KU55 UUG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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