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WL05 KVV

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

51,311 mi
Last recorded51,311 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 KVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 51,311 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 43,636 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 37,074 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 36,345 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 36,345 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 36,084 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front tyre damaged side wall

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish on side wall

Fail 17 Sep 2020 36,079 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front tyre damaged side wall

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish on side wall

Pass 22 Jul 2019 35,695 miles

headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Jul 2019 35,683 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jun 2018 35,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 35,072 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 34,580 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

coolant bottle cracked and leaking under pressure

Pass 22 Jun 2016 33,696 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,228 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 32,344 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2013 31,507 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 30,048 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 27,556 miles

Anti Skid Service Required message on display

Pass 21 Jun 2010 24,069 miles

small cut to offside front tyre not deep enough to expose cords

Fail 21 Jun 2010 24,069 miles

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

small cut to offside front tyre not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 23 Jun 2009 17,265 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 13,667 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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WL05 KVV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WL05 KVV, 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 WL05 KVV registered?

WL05 KVV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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