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SO05 KFE

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,840 mi
Last recorded46,840 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 KFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,840 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 43,856 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 38,909 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 29,207 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 21,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 21,065 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008

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 KFE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SO05 KFE, 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 KFE registered?

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

Is SO05 KFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO05 KFE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SO05 KFE have outstanding finance?

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