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OE55 KLU

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

170,242 mi
Last recorded170,242 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 KLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 170,242 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front chassis dented

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both plastic sleve (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

tow bar corrosion

under trays and sill covers

Pass 26 Oct 2023 169,482 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front chassis dented

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tow bar corrosion

under trays and sill covers

Pass 25 Oct 2022 168,186 miles

Central exhaust outer skin corroded

Nearside Front chassis dented

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake just met performance requirements

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake high

slight oil

tow bar corroded

under trays and outer sill covers

Pass 25 Oct 2021 166,913 miles

Central exhaust outer skin corroded

Nearside Front chassis dented

Offside Front Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake high

slight oil leak

tow bar corroded

under trays and sill covers

Pass 20 Oct 2020 165,884 miles

Nearside Front chassis slight dented

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both little tow springs corroded

hand brake slight high

hand brake slight high

tow bar corrosion

under trays

Pass 12 Apr 2019 163,688 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 161,521 miles

Nearside Front chassis slight damage

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front shock slight damp and suspension arm very slight worn bush

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays

Pass 2 Jul 2016 159,314 miles

Nearside Front chassis damage

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

under covers

Fail 9 Jun 2016 159,314 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front slight chassis damage

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket worn

Pass 1 Apr 2015 155,122 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 146,393 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 131,772 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 122,690 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 122,690 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 119,580 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 95,911 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 70,556 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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OE55 KLU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OE55 KLU, 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 OE55 KLU registered?

OE55 KLU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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