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SO05 KFG

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,528 mi
Last recorded95,528 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 KFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 95,528 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 95,528 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 95,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm in places and cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 88,933 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Aug 2018 81,377 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 74,743 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 66,518 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 56,510 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 53,514 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 48,180 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 42,015 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 34,571 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 26,043 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 19,336 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 8,961 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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SO05 KFG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KFG, 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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SO05 KFG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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