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DA05 ZBV

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,740 mi
Last recorded145,740 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 ZBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 145,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 145,740 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 May 2021 145,634 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer segment inoperative. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 131,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top link ball joint gaiter deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front and rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 125,922 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 122,014 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 116,437 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 103,829 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 103,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 92,575 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 92,575 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 84,116 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 84,116 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 79,316 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 79,316 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 74,549 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 64,299 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres scrubbing inner edges, recommend wheel alignment checked.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,691 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,891 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 39,603 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 39,603 miles

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

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

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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DA05 ZBV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA05 ZBV, 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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DA05 ZBV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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