MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread damaged (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ring around tyre wall caused by running flat (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
front brake discs corroded on inside edges
rear brake discs corroded
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
osf headlamp at the far right limit
Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside front and offside front tyres worn very low and bold inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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DK05 SZU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 DK05 SZU, 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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DK05 SZU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 March 2005.
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