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WR55 KBO

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,512 mi
Last recorded162,512 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 162,512 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 147,936 miles

corrosion on exhaust.

damage to offside front wheel and tyre.

Fail 26 Nov 2012 147,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion on exhaust.

covers missing from rear of headlamps.

damage to offside front wheel and tyre.

nearside headlamp bulb clip fitted backwards,bulb loose.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 143,619 miles

front brake discs showing signs of ware.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 138,274 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 130,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 16,672 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 KBO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KBO, 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 WR55 KBO registered?

WR55 KBO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is WR55 KBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR55 KBO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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