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AO05 ZKR

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,008 mi
Last recorded171,008 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 ZKR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 171,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Aug 2018 171,008 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Jan 2017 161,922 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 156,802 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 142,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 141,590 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 133,557 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2011 124,827 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 124,827 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

stone chips on windscreen n/s

Pass 8 Oct 2010 115,892 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 115,891 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 103,198 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 28 May 2008 86,568 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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AO05 ZKR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZKR, 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 AO05 ZKR registered?

AO05 ZKR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is AO05 ZKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 ZKR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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