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OV55 KVH

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

180,093 mi
Last recorded180,093 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 KVH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 180,093 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides supply to hoses marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 180,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested to dull (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides supply to hoses marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 171,206 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 171,203 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 162,349 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides have been cleaned up (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 162,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has been cleaned up (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 162,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded supply marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 154,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 143,080 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 130,264 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 117,702 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 105,297 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' minor (8.3.1d)

exhaust silencer cover rusted & falling off

Fail 8 Apr 2016 105,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' minor (8.3.1d)

exhaust silencer cover rusted & falling off

Pass 14 Oct 2015 101,834 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriated

Pass 3 Nov 2014 92,844 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 30 Oct 2014 92,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2013 83,626 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATED BUT NO LEAKS AT TIME OF TEST

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 74,711 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATED BUT NO LEAKS

CUT/DAMAGE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL

Fail 23 Aug 2012 74,711 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATED BUT NO LEAKS

CUT/DAMAGE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 68,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Aug 2011 68,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 62,515 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

Pass 11 Aug 2009 54,532 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 46,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 46,468 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 KVH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KVH, 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 KVH registered?

OV55 KVH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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