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OV55 KKR

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,359 mi
Last recorded98,359 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 KKR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 98,359 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 98,359 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Sat nav base unit in A zone (8.3.1e)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 84,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 84,600 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 70,847 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 51,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 30,531 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,091 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,979 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 25,096 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,242 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,962 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 19,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 KKR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,521cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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