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CK05 SKZ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

114,486 mi
Last recorded114,486 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 SKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 114,486 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 113,485 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 113,485 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 109,800 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 109,800 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 108,876 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 108,511 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 107,375 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 107,375 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2019 102,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 96,764 miles

Rear Registration plate background very faded

Pass 25 May 2017 91,278 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 91,278 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 86,213 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 80,419 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge (205/55/16)

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge, close to limit in places

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

Fail 18 May 2015 80,419 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge (205/55/16)

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge, close to limit in places

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 75,586 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 70,213 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 70,213 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 21 May 2012 65,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 21 May 2012 65,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2011 60,375 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 53,874 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 49,263 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 16 May 2008 42,645 miles

front brake pads worn low

rear brake pads worn low

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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CK05 SKZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 CK05 SKZ, 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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CK05 SKZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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