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AO05 ZKT

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,149 mi
Last recorded145,149 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 145,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE 19%

Pass 16 Aug 2024 144,442 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 142,574 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread area

Fail 9 Aug 2023 142,574 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread area

Pass 27 Jul 2022 139,485 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box hanger broken

Pass 16 Aug 2021 138,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2020 136,685 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box heatshield insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2019 135,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 135,520 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 134,227 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 131,445 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished 225/50w17

Pass 28 Jul 2016 129,062 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 127,956 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 127,956 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 125,095 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 125,095 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 115,050 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 115,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 104,369 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 93,434 miles

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

chips in screen

Fail 2 Aug 2011 93,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

chips in screen

Pass 22 Jul 2010 85,296 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 80,723 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Aug 2009 80,717 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2008 73,046 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 ZKT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AO05 ZKT, 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 ZKT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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