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MT55 KZG

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,370 mi
Last recorded164,370 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 KZG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 164,370 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 152,177 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 144,580 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 144,580 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear support. (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 129,291 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 120,317 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on inside edge

Fail 9 Oct 2014 120,317 miles

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

both front tyres wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 12 Sep 2013 97,134 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 97,134 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 83,059 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 83,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 66,333 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 51,910 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 51,873 miles

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

Offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2009 40,129 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hand brake travel high.

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

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

Offside front brake slightly binding.

Service due.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,323 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt stalk stiff to lock

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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MT55 KZG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MT55 KZG, 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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MT55 KZG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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