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SV05 KDF

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,964 mi
Last recorded214,964 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 KDF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 214,964 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 208,901 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 208,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 May 2016 199,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear side light brighter than other side

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

engine cover

Fail 12 May 2016 199,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine cover

Pass 22 Apr 2015 183,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 183,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 168,875 miles

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

n/s/ r light unit cracked

o/s/f door damage

Pass 2 May 2013 148,350 miles

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)

temp repair made to nearside light lense

Pass 11 May 2012 119,402 miles

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

n/s/r light unit damaged

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 11 May 2012 119,402 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

n/s/r light unit damaged

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2011 101,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2010 95,011 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 86,696 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 78,472 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 76,391 miles

covers fitted to outer sills unable to fully check

offside front tyre wear inner edge

petrol flap hinge broken

plug taped up on battery box

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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SV05 KDF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV05 KDF, 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 SV05 KDF registered?

SV05 KDF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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