CarVerify

Free Car Check

MH55 ZWR

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

205,453 mi
Last recorded205,453 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 ZWR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 205,453 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 191,804 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 182,920 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 172,771 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 163,353 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 150,579 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 133,962 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 119,794 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 119,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 88,979 miles

Exhaust box outer casing starting to deteriorate

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 83,952 miles

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

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

exhaust deterioated

Pass 11 Jan 2013 71,911 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 53,595 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,525 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 31,991 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres 3mm

Pass 25 Nov 2008 23,702 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MH55 ZWR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MH55 ZWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MH55 ZWR?

You can check the full history of MH55 ZWR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MH55 ZWR registered?

MH55 ZWR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is MH55 ZWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH55 ZWR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MH55 ZWR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MH55 ZWR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.