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DU55 ZYS

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,877 mi
Last recorded97,877 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 ZYS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 97,877 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 97,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front mirror unit damaged

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Jun 2025 93,045 miles

Coil spring corroded all front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & o/s/f 0mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake lever has travel

Pass 3 Jul 2024 87,594 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

hand brake lever has some travel

Fail 2 Jul 2024 87,593 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

hand brake lever has some travel

Pass 19 Jul 2023 82,059 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 82,047 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 76,475 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 70,790 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

unable to test rear seat belts as presented

Pass 14 Jul 2020 65,929 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 65,839 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 60,742 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats folded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 56,599 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 51,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 43,750 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 38,281 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 36,498 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2013 33,955 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Aug 2012 31,376 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 29,011 miles

nearside door mirror damaged and repaired by tape

Pass 25 Aug 2010 25,493 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Aug 2009 21,317 miles

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 14 Aug 2008 16,415 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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DU55 ZYS is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU55 ZYS, 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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DU55 ZYS is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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