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WR55 KAO

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

115,759 mi
Last recorded115,759 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 KAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 115,759 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 115,757 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 113,699 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 111,522 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 109,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 107,649 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 105,552 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 103,056 miles

Front tyres wearing inside edge

Rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Oct 2018 99,854 miles

Nearside Front shocker damp

wiper blades worn

Pass 9 Oct 2017 97,153 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 94,529 miles

rear exhaust corroded

rear pads worn low

Pass 30 Sep 2015 91,221 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 87,998 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2014 87,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 84,414 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 78,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Oct 2011 71,800 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 66,103 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,483 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 52,195 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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WR55 KAO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WR55 KAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR55 KAO registered?

WR55 KAO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is WR55 KAO safe to buy?

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