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DK05 SZX

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

184,627 mi
Last recorded184,627 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 SZX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 184,627 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 184,627 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 176,652 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Nov 2021 176,652 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 176,541 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight leak rear shocks

Pass 9 Jul 2018 172,233 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 168,881 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 168,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

o/s/r outer side light inop

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2016 168,215 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 168,215 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 168,214 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately retain clip insecure (3.5.1n)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 154,450 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 154,450 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 149,785 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 149,785 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 140,082 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 134,328 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 128,199 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 128,199 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 122,682 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 122,531 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 116,199 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2011 116,199 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2010 102,695 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 94,246 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 71,578 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 71,362 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 70,132 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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DK05 SZX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red 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 SZX, 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 DK05 SZX registered?

DK05 SZX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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