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SO55 KOB

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,851 mi
Last recorded61,851 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 KOB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 61,851 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 61,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,779 miles

O/s/f tyre very close too limit.

O/s/r lamp assy damaged.

Fail 6 Jun 2012 52,779 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/f tyre very close too limit.

O/s/r lamp assy damaged.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 46,725 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 39,480 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 35,454 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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SO55 KOB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SO55 KOB, 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 SO55 KOB registered?

SO55 KOB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is SO55 KOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 KOB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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