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OV05 KLL

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

200,287 mi
Last recorded200,287 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 KLL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 200,287 miles

Front both tyres worn inner shoulders

Rear exhaust mount broken away

Fail 1 Aug 2017 200,283 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Front both tyres worn inner shoulders

Nearside Front marker lamp not working

Rear exhaust mount broken away

Pass 5 Aug 2016 191,239 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 186,044 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing appears slightly rough on rotation of wheel

Offside Front tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked and leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 175,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 175,748 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 168,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 162,355 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 149,353 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 120,637 miles

Front disc's corroded

Nearside front marker light not working

Nearside tail light has one bright light showing

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear disc's corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2011 120,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front disc's corroded

Nearside front marker light not working

Nearside tail light has one bright light showing

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear disc's corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 99,450 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 99,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 74,964 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 74,964 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 49,897 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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OV05 KLL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black 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 OV05 KLL, 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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OV05 KLL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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