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OW05 KCO

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,177 mi
Last recorded148,177 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 KCO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 148,177 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 148,177 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 144,422 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 144,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 143,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 141,033 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 138,579 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 138,576 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 134,320 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 130,143 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 126,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 121,685 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 116,440 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges+cuts

Pass 30 Sep 2015 107,181 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 95,909 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 85,345 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 73,992 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 64,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 30 Jul 2011 64,531 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Jul 2010 58,130 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 51,392 miles

nearside headlight aim on lower height limit

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

offside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2008 36,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OW05 KCO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol 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 OW05 KCO, 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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OW05 KCO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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