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WF55 KVT

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,747 mi
Last recorded203,747 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 203,747 miles

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

Rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2016 198,475 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 193,351 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 193,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 183,880 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 183,876 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 177,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 173,506 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 173,506 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 158,472 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 136,883 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 107,383 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 107,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 77,075 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 KVT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WF55 KVT, 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 KVT registered?

WF55 KVT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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