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RA05 KUD

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

176,354 mi
Last recorded176,354 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 KUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 176,354 miles

Front brakes worn low

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 169,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 161,748 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 150,988 miles

o/s/r anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2021 142,228 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 142,227 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 132,559 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 126,064 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 100,454 miles

n/s/r shock upper shield insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2017 97,479 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

parking brake only just met efficiency requirements

Fail 14 Aug 2017 97,479 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

parking brake only just met efficiency requirements

Pass 4 Aug 2016 93,240 miles

all tyres wearing low on inner edges

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 85,864 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 77,044 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2013 68,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 59,431 miles

N/s/r tyre has a nail in it

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 1 Aug 2011 50,412 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 50,412 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 44,415 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 36,622 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 36,622 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 27,506 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2008 27,506 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 KUD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KUD, 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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RA05 KUD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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