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WF55 KVJ

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,961 mi
Last recorded137,961 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 KVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 137,961 miles

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

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 6 Jun 2019 137,961 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2018 134,613 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 16 Apr 2018 134,527 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 4 May 2017 130,795 miles

Rear Exhaust mount broken system still supported

Pass 21 Apr 2016 125,087 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 119,105 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 111,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 May 2013 97,163 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 88,804 miles

Child seat fitted to rear seat.

Offside rear bearing slightly rough.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 78,969 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 73,376 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 73,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 56,263 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 54,542 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 51,456 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,729 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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WF55 KVJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WF55 KVJ, 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 WF55 KVJ registered?

WF55 KVJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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