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OE05 ZHK

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,032 mi
Last recorded148,032 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 ZHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 148,032 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 147,956 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 135,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever is slightly high

Pass 19 Jan 2018 122,889 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 122,886 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 112,189 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 112,189 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 100,569 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 100,533 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 87,683 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 78,255 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 73,186 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 68,558 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED/SCRATCHED

Pass 5 Jan 2011 60,481 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 49,205 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 37,483 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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OE05 ZHK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE05 ZHK, 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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What year was OE05 ZHK registered?

OE05 ZHK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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