MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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)
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)
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front brake disc corroded on inner faces
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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