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KV54 DPU

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,289 mi
Last recorded110,289 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 DPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 110,289 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n\s + o\s tyres worn inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 110,275 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n\s + o\s tyres worn inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 108,029 miles

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 104,404 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 123,573 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 100,103 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 97,536 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 97,536 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 92,672 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 88,240 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 81,787 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 81,287 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted

Rear Tyres Cracking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 75,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 75,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 69,950 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 69,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 63,467 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 63,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 59,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2011 54,097 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 48,802 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 45,532 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 40,281 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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KV54 DPU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KV54 DPU, 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 KV54 DPU registered?

KV54 DPU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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