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OV55 KNB

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,867 mi
Last recorded65,867 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 65,867 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 65,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 57,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 53,999 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 8 Aug 2013 48,793 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 43,899 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 39,451 miles

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

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2010 34,937 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,259 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,158 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 KNB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KNB, 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 OV55 KNB registered?

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

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