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AO05 ZKN

2005 Volvo V50

Maroon Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,649 mi
Last recorded165,649 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 ZKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 165,649 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 155,364 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)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 155,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 21 Nov 2016 140,611 miles

both front tyres bald inner edge + close to limit

bracket broken off exhaust rear section

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

front brake pads quite thin

parking brake efficiency poor 18%

rear brake pads thin

Pass 8 Dec 2015 124,387 miles

knocking from n/s/f

Pass 30 Dec 2014 108,859 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 98,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 98,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 81,247 miles

n/s door mirror broken

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

Fail 20 Jun 2012 81,247 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s door mirror broken

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

Pass 20 Jun 2011 71,349 miles

front brake pads worn very close to limit

Pass 3 Jul 2010 60,952 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 44,943 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 32,204 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AO05 ZKN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Maroon with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO05 ZKN, 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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AO05 ZKN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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