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KV05 CFD

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,848 mi
Last recorded126,848 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 126,848 miles

Both front tyres inner edge slight worn

Pass 16 Mar 2019 119,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 118,993 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 115,759 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 108,681 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 106,500 miles

Front both tyres signs of perishing

Front wiper blades slightly smearing across screen

parking brake light not working

Pass 23 Sep 2015 101,053 miles

Front both wiper blades smear slightly across screen

Rear both tyres perishing

handbrake warning light not working

Pass 1 Oct 2014 96,001 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 92,868 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 87,670 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 86,437 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 81,560 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 79,242 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 79,242 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 76,211 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 71,698 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 67,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 67,570 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 CFD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CFD, 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 CFD registered?

KV05 CFD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is KV05 CFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV05 CFD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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