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OV05 ZKW

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,901 mi
Last recorded142,901 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 ZKW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 142,901 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 139,126 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

crack in windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2020 118,039 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front outer marker lamp not working

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion on chassis + suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip not 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 118,012 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished / worn inside edge

Nearside Rear brake pads low

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2017 117,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge & perished

Fail 14 Dec 2017 117,912 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge & perished

Pass 14 Dec 2016 116,835 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre very worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2015 108,648 miles

engine management light on

front exhaust support corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2014 95,512 miles

front exhaust mount corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2014 95,512 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front exhaust mount corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2013 83,314 miles

front to rear exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2013 83,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front to rear exhaust hangers corroded

o/s/r tyre vwearing out of shape

Pass 4 Dec 2012 72,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 62,215 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 62,215 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 50,574 miles

slight damage to fronmt number plate

Pass 23 Jan 2010 40,289 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 28,909 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 15,871 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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OV05 ZKW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OV05 ZKW, 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 OV05 ZKW registered?

OV05 ZKW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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