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KV05 FMF

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,593 mi
Last recorded88,593 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 FMF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 88,593 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 82,792 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 75,356 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 67,179 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres are worn low on inner edges.

Fail 13 Jan 2014 67,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres are worn low on inner edges.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 58,304 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 50,144 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 41,830 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 35,236 miles

nearside front tyre on 2-3 mmm wearing on outside edge

offside rear tyre on 2-3mm cut in outer tyre wall

Pass 4 Feb 2009 28,086 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 27,644 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 FMF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KV05 FMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV05 FMF registered?

KV05 FMF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is KV05 FMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV05 FMF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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