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VK55 DKL

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,750 mi
Last recorded125,750 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 DKL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 125,750 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 116,578 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 110,467 miles

all 4 tyre walls slightly damaged

Pass 11 May 2012 103,873 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 May 2011 98,493 miles

all wheel rims slight damage

front discs lipped

front pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 8 May 2010 93,400 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 82,171 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 66,240 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

handbrake travel high.

Fail 15 Jul 2008 66,240 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel high.

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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VK55 DKL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VK55 DKL, 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 VK55 DKL registered?

VK55 DKL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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