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WR55 KBP

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

195,749 mi
Last recorded195,749 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 KBP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 195,749 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

Pass 24 May 2021 179,357 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2021 179,357 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 163,646 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 148,972 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhuast rusted

Pass 14 Apr 2017 141,609 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 141,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 137,659 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 130,907 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front marker lamp not working

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 19 Aug 2015 130,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front marker lamp not working

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Aug 2014 118,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

wipers poor

Fail 18 Aug 2014 118,346 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

wipers poor

Pass 31 Aug 2013 105,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front wiper blade smearing slightly

nearside rearwheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Fail 31 Aug 2013 105,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front wiper blade smearing slightly

nearside rearwheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 31 Aug 2012 89,696 miles

ADVISE Nail in o/s rear tyre

ADVISE Rear exhaust back box going rusty

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 75,821 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 75,821 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 59,669 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 59,669 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 45,878 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2009 45,878 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,225 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 KBP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WR55 KBP, 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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WR55 KBP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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