MOT Status
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179,769 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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)
Nearside front tyre worn on outer tread
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight brake judder from rear
Slight play in n/s/f ball joint
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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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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