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KV05 KFT

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

191,298 mi
Last recorded191,298 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 KFT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 191,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 191,289 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 180,398 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 1 Jun 2018 179,089 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust box outer skin detached.

Washer bottle is leaking

Fail 17 May 2018 179,089 miles

Central Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust box outer skin detached.

Washer bottle is leaking

Pass 24 May 2017 174,776 miles

under tray is fitted

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear of the car is slightly damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise

engine cover is fitted

exhaust is stating to corrode

Pass 13 May 2016 173,442 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 171,073 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 168,141 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 165,143 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 159,116 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 May 2012 159,116 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 111,532 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 138,843 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2010 138,843 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 126,816 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 109,032 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 109,032 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 KFT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KFT, 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 KFT registered?

KV05 KFT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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