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OE55 KAK

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,863 mi
Last recorded111,863 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 KAK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 111,863 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 111,860 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 102,608 miles

windows winding electrical system needs faulty.

Pass 9 Jul 2019 98,451 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 88,680 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 87,802 miles

REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX AND CENTER OUTER SKIN SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 16 Nov 2016 83,957 miles

the exhaust system is heavily corroded.

the vehicle has engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 15 Nov 2016 83,955 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

the exhaust system is heavily corroded.

the vehicle has engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 79,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust and back box signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2014 70,863 miles

centre and rear silencers corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2014 70,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

centre and rear silencers corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2013 61,649 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 61,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 52,199 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 52,199 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 45,085 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 36,253 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 36,253 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 25,537 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 18,495 miles

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)

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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OE55 KAK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OE55 KAK, 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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OE55 KAK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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