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OV55 KNC

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

166,305 mi
Last recorded166,305 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 KNC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 166,305 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 160,978 miles

Coolant leak From nearside front radiator area. ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Loose but not insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Blued. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake stiff

Fail 17 Apr 2023 160,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake stiff

Pass 12 Apr 2022 154,743 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease around boot area. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Recommend replacement. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked. Bald on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease around boot area. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated. (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside scored and blued. Wheel stiff to turn by hand. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 154,585 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease around boot area. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Recommend replacement. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked. Bald on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease around boot area. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated. (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside scored and blued. Wheel stiff to turn by hand. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 152,650 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 144,076 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 144,076 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 131,743 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 116,912 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 100,189 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 100,186 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 92,547 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 92,547 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 85,571 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 81,247 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 81,247 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 65,065 miles

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

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

front brake discs poor condition - inner faces

Pass 18 Oct 2012 59,574 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 51,593 miles

both front brake disc corroded on inner faces

Pass 22 Oct 2010 47,481 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 39,277 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,465 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 KNC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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