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PF05 KGZ

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

120,507 mi
Last recorded120,507 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 KGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 120,507 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 120,504 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 119,695 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 119,693 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 117,655 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 117,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 113,755 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 112,096 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 108,160 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 108,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 101,303 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 92,106 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 92,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 86,173 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 86,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 80,032 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 80,032 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 72,431 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 72,431 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 66,278 miles

rear tyres out of shape and worn on inner edge o/s/f tyre worn on inneredge

Pass 2 Jul 2013 58,383 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 49,756 miles

Both front tyre shoulders worn low

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 41,637 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 41,553 miles

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

O/S/F HEADLAMP ON LOWER LIMIT OF AIM

O/S/F TYRE HAS CUT IN OUTER WALL ON OUTER WALL

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 41,553 miles

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

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

O/S/F HEADLAMP ON LOWER LIMIT OF AIM

O/S/F TYRE HAS CUT IN OUTER WALL ON OUTER WALL

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 35,346 miles

All bbrake pads may be getting thin.

Fail 16 Jul 2010 35,346 miles

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

All bbrake pads may be getting thin.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 28,923 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 19,414 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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PF05 KGZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 PF05 KGZ, 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 PF05 KGZ registered?

PF05 KGZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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