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MNZ 7204

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

244,569 mi
Last recorded244,569 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNZ 7204
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 244,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe and front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 244,569 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe and front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 242,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blow, flexi to mid join blowing also (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 242,922 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blow, flexi to mid join blowing also (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 241,295 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi holed and complete system poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsr and osr. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all connected components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 241,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi holed and complete system poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsr and osr. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all connected components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 238,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust poor condition

rear shock bumpstops split and dust covers dropped

undertray and external sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2021 238,923 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust poor condition

rear shock bumpstops split and dust covers dropped

undertray and external sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2020 236,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 236,968 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 234,193 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective beam pattern still visible, light intensity slightly dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine cover & undertray fitted

exhaust corroded & slight blow from flexi

one of n/s/r sidelight bulbs not working

play in steering

Fail 28 Nov 2019 234,192 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads low & discs lipped

Rear coil springs corroded

engine cover & undertray fitted

exhaust corroded & slight blow from flexi

one of n/s/r sidelight bulbs not working

play in steering

Fail 6 Sep 2019 231,675 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads getting low & discs lipped

Rear bump stops perished

engine covers & undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded & flexi has slight blow

one of n/s/r sidelight bulbs not working

slight play in steering

Pass 10 Sep 2018 221,249 miles

Central Rear Lower Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S - slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub frame - surface corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust boxes - middle & rear outer skin det

Top Cover & Under tray fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2018 221,249 miles

Front Sub frame - surface corrosion

Central Rear Lower Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S - slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust boxes - middle & rear outer skin det

Top Cover & Under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Refit shield and secure (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 201,720 miles

Engine cover,sill covers and under-trays fitted

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 201,720 miles

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

Engine cover,sill covers and under-trays fitted

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 196,960 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 196,960 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 189,462 miles

Both rear tyres have small cuts

Centre exhaust deteriorated

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

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 180,818 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2014 180,818 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust deteriorated

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 165,290 miles

Centre & rear exhaust deteriorating

NSF & NSR tyres have a cut but not exposing ply or cords at time of test.

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

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

OSR wheel bearing noisy

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 165,290 miles

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

Centre & rear exhaust deteriorating

NSF & NSR tyres have a cut but not exposing ply or cords at time of test.

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

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

OSR wheel bearing noisy

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 150,889 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OSR wheel bearing is noisy but not rough when rotated.

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 135,849 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 118,523 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 99,681 miles

Both front tyres worn inside edges

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 77,412 miles

Middle exhaust box corroded but not to excess

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

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

Rear registrtion plate starting to deteriate

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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MNZ 7204 is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 MNZ 7204, 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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MNZ 7204 is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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