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KV05 CEY

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

217,883 mi
Last recorded217,883 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 CEY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 217,883 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

boot full of personal items unable to do full boot inspection

under body trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2019 211,659 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 200,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 189,461 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 177,394 miles

advise engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 177,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 164,843 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 151,275 miles

o/s dip beam dim

Fail 3 Sep 2013 151,275 miles

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

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

o/s dip beam dim

Pass 1 Oct 2012 136,245 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 117,619 miles

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing uneven

o/s/r tyre inner tread wearing uneven

Pass 1 Oct 2010 101,094 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 101,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 83,660 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 83,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 56,030 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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KV05 CEY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KV05 CEY, 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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KV05 CEY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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