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KV55 EUP

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,748 mi
Last recorded165,748 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 EUP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 165,748 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle needs slight pressure on release button to fasten. (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 157,074 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 157,074 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Jun 2017 156,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the centre box. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Back box hanger bracket has broken.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Two nails in the tyre. ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 150,690 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 145,876 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 140,209 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 133,388 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 133,388 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 121,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2011 105,764 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 92,707 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 89,882 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 70,104 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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KV55 EUP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KV55 EUP, 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 KV55 EUP registered?

KV55 EUP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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