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RA05 KTK

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

135,170 mi
Last recorded135,170 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 KTK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 135,170 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 129,250 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 121,568 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 120,140 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 120,132 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 120,031 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 119,534 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 116,905 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 109,625 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 99,771 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 94,012 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 86,653 miles

Front pads getting low

slight play in OSR drop link

Pass 12 May 2014 77,866 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 70,657 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 62,754 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 54,378 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 46,800 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 37,281 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 29,268 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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RA05 KTK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RA05 KTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA05 KTK registered?

RA05 KTK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is RA05 KTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 KTK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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