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PEZ 3110

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

121,352 mi
Last recorded121,352 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEZ 3110
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 121,352 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 121,352 miles

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

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

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Offside Front brake dust cover loose

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 116,291 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 116,291 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 112,493 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 109,322 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 109,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 104,895 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 104,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 101,724 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 101,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 97,774 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 97,773 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Insecure (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 92,514 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Fail 29 Sep 2018 92,514 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust backbox corroding

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust rear heat shields insecure

Front windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 88,168 miles

Exhaust backbox corroding

Exhaust rear heat shields insecure

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

Nearside Front Tyre beginning to perish

Nearside Headlamp comes on and off at times and slightly dimmer than the offside headlamp

Nearside Rear Tyre beginning to perish

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner

Fail 27 Sep 2017 88,081 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust backbox corroding

Exhaust rear heat shields insecure

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

Nearside Front Tyre beginning to perish

Nearside Headlamp comes on and off at times and slightly dimmer than the offside headlamp

Nearside Rear Tyre beginning to perish

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner

Pass 1 Oct 2016 83,048 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 77,895 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2015 77,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 71,993 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 65,544 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 65,544 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 57,586 miles

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 48,781 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 48,781 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,165 miles

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)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 40,162 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 33,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,055 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,716 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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PEZ 3110 is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 PEZ 3110, 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 PEZ 3110 registered?

PEZ 3110 is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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