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DU55 ZYT

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

179,769 mi
Last recorded179,769 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 ZYT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 179,769 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 177,177 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear seat belt jammed behind seat

Fail 10 Apr 2025 177,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear seat belt jammed behind seat

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 172,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 168,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lateral link arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 162,725 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 158,233 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 153,181 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear also nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 153,181 miles

Headlamp aim too high Offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear also nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 148,106 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear, also nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre tread on legal limit outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 148,106 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear, also nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre tread on legal limit outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 143,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 143,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 138,585 miles

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

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

service light is on

Fail 2 Feb 2015 133,694 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 133,694 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 9 Jan 2014 129,696 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 120,178 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 118,251 miles

Slight brake judder from rear

Slight play in n/s/f ball joint

Pass 20 Sep 2011 107,000 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 92,806 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 80,538 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 59,057 miles

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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DU55 ZYT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 ZYT, 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 ZYT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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