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OV55 KKH

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,318 mi
Last recorded146,318 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 KKH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 146,318 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 133,072 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mount broken

Pass 13 Nov 2021 120,041 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear crankshaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 105,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension has been under sealed to various areas

Pass 19 Nov 2019 97,436 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear chassis rails corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2018 86,757 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 86,757 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 83,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn to approximately 3mm, with smooth band worn on inside and outside edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint gator (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread worn to approximately 3mm, with smooth band worn on inside edge

Fail 14 Nov 2017 83,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn to approximately 3mm, with smooth band worn on inside and outside edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint gator (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread worn to approximately 3mm, with smooth band worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Nov 2016 76,894 miles

Surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

Fail 22 Nov 2016 76,892 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

Pass 20 Nov 2015 69,927 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Light surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

Fail 19 Nov 2015 69,925 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Light surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar link.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 63,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 63,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 57,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges.

both rear tyres worn to approx 3mm on outer edges.

metal exhaust mounting brackets corrded at front, centre and rear, not split.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 50,530 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

metal exhaust mounting brackets corroded at centre and rear, not split.

Fail 22 Nov 2012 50,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

metal exhaust mounting brackets corroded at centre and rear, not split.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 44,961 miles

metal exhaust mounting brackets corroded at centre and rear.

rubber cracking on both front suspension, lower arm rear bushes.

Fail 21 Nov 2011 44,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

metal exhaust mounting brackets corroded at centre and rear.

rubber cracking on both front suspension, lower arm rear bushes.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 38,848 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 38,846 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

full inspection of offside rear seat belt not carried out,child saet fitted.

nearside front tyre worn to approx 3mm,offside front tyre worn to approx 4mm.

nearside headlamp washer jet cover missing.

slight noise noted on nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 31,469 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 24,688 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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OV55 KKH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV55 KKH, 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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OV55 KKH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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