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KV55 FHR

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,957 mi
Last recorded147,957 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 FHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 147,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 144,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 134,489 miles

all tyres wearing inner edges

front brake discs worn + wear to rear discs

some wear to front wishbones rear bushes

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Pass 7 Jul 2016 123,371 miles

both front driveshaft's inner boots perishing

both front wishbones rear bushes splitting

both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge+ bald on inner edge-monitor

offside front tyre bald on inner edge-wearing thin- recommend replace

offside rear trailing arm front bush starting to seperate

Fail 7 Jul 2016 123,371 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front driveshaft's inner boots perishing

both front wishbones rear bushes splitting

both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge+ bald on inner edge-monitor

offside front tyre bald on inner edge-wearing thin- recommend replace

offside rear trailing arm front bush starting to seperate

slight play in offside rear antiroll bar drop link

very slight play in nearside rear antiroll bar drop link

Pass 10 Jul 2015 109,189 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit in places+ bald on inner edge- Recommend replace

Offside front wishbone rear bush splitting

Offside rear trailing arm front bush starting to seperate

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge-uneven- monitor

Pass 11 Jul 2014 96,098 miles

rear tyres perishing + wearing inner edges

Fail 7 Jul 2014 95,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear tyres perishing + wearing inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2013 85,345 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

nearside rear indicater starting to fade

offside front wishbone rear bush starting to seperate

rear lower control arms outer bushes starting to perish

Fail 5 Jul 2013 85,303 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

nearside rear indicater starting to fade

offside front wishbone rear bush starting to seperate

rear lower control arms outer bushes starting to perish

Pass 5 Jul 2012 74,599 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 74,593 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 66,554 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 61,103 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2009 48,502 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 37,893 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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KV55 FHR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FHR, 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 FHR registered?

KV55 FHR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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