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SO05 KDZ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,644 mi
Last recorded96,644 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 KDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 96,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

o/s/r lamp damaged at reversing lens

plastic covers on sills

Fail 18 Feb 2015 96,644 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

o/s/r lamp damaged at reversing lens

plastic covers on sills

Pass 4 Mar 2014 89,309 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

plastic covers on sills

Fail 4 Mar 2014 89,309 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

plastic covers on sills

Pass 5 Feb 2013 80,758 miles

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

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

eng man light

plastic covers on sills

Pass 28 Feb 2012 73,024 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 73,024 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 62,108 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 62,108 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 53,054 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 42,188 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 39,459 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SO05 KDZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SO05 KDZ, 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 SO05 KDZ registered?

SO05 KDZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is SO05 KDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO05 KDZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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