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KV05 CFA

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,423 mi
Last recorded152,423 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 152,423 miles

Nearside Rear and o/s/r/tyres worn from inner edge

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2018 147,361 miles

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection of certain components

Hand brake has very little reserve travel left

Hand brake just met minimum requirements for performance & imbalance, needs repair

NSF tyre is craking on side walls & is perished

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

slight play in the steering

Pass 28 Nov 2016 133,784 miles

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection of certain components

Hand brake has little reserve travel left

Hand brake just met minimum requirements for performance & imbalance, needs repair

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 129,410 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection of certain components

front tyres are close to legal limit

rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2015 111,242 miles

BOTH Front tyres worn on Inner and Outer edges

BOTH Rear tyres worn on Inner and Outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 103,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 91,812 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 91,811 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 88,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too low to print

Fail 4 Jan 2013 88,698 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to low for print out.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 84,089 miles

TO CLEAN FOR EMISSIONS PRINT OUT.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 75,469 miles

FRONT TYRE TREADS GETTING LOW ON INSIDE EDGES.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 70,735 miles

rear pads low

rear tyres low

Pass 3 Feb 2009 64,464 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 64,463 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (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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KV05 CFA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CFA, 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 KV05 CFA registered?

KV05 CFA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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