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VK55 VTM

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

154,704 mi
Last recorded154,704 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 VTM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 154,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2026 154,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2025 143,926 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 134,182 miles

Nearside Rear tyre (fitted since original test) is of asymmetric type and is fitted not as of sidewall instructions

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

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

Fail 24 May 2024 133,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 123,022 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 122,835 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 109,813 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 98,432 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 27 May 2020 88,148 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 May 2020 88,148 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2019 64,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 54,636 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 50,899 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 45,495 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view temp repair to wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres inner edges showing signs of wear

Pass 2 Mar 2015 39,792 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 39,792 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 36,228 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 35,459 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 34,784 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 33,249 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 31,095 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,782 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 18,793 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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VK55 VTM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VTM, 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 VTM registered?

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

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