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OV55 KPE

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

193,160 mi
Last recorded193,160 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 193,160 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 186,270 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 183,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 178,429 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 175,973 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 165,091 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 159,637 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 147,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 137,622 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 137,548 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 122,611 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 109,659 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 95,645 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 95,626 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2013 81,584 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 68,387 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2012 68,387 miles

both rear tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2011 54,348 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2011 54,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2010 41,117 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 26,513 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 9,549 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 KPE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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