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R666 JKD

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

183,591 mi
Last recorded183,591 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 JKD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 183,591 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 179,779 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 177,338 miles

engine coolant leak (water pump)

exhaust slight blow at joints

Fail 11 Mar 2022 177,338 miles

Outline marker lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine coolant leak (water pump)

exhaust slight blow at joints

Pass 12 Mar 2021 173,101 miles

engine emits blue smoke on idle

Fail 11 Mar 2021 173,084 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s/f (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f and n/s/f( loose) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine emits blue smoke on idle

Pass 25 Sep 2019 166,020 miles

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

nearside windscreen slightly cracked

Fail 25 Jul 2019 165,965 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Handbrake travels

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 152,976 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 144,161 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge (205/50/17

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge (205/50/17

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 138,151 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 138,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 17W (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 131,291 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 131,290 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 122,956 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 122,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 114,617 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 104,929 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 96,764 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 81,432 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 66,125 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 52,139 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 36,865 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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R666 JKD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol 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 R666 JKD, 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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R666 JKD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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