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PO55 ZHV

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,033 mi
Last recorded208,033 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 ZHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 208,033 miles

Front exhaust loose at manifold

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded rear

Pass 6 Feb 2020 200,981 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust rear mounting broken

exhaust poor condition

Fail 6 Feb 2020 200,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust rear mounting broken

exhaust poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2018 191,280 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 191,280 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2017 170,742 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2017 170,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 146,662 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

rear back box deteriorated

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 28 Apr 2016 146,662 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted

rear back box deteriorated

rear exhaust mount broken

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2015 132,350 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2015 132,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 126,465 miles

Near side front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 2 May 2013 123,117 miles

Offside rear tyre inner edge low tread

Pass 23 Apr 2012 119,790 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2012 119,789 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside front marker light not working

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 May 2011 115,526 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel cap is of a temporary type but does seal

n/s/r tyre has cut in outer rubbing strip

Pass 21 Apr 2010 103,555 miles

centre exhaust corroding

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust heat shield resting on silencer

temporary fuel filler cap fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2009 97,045 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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PO55 ZHV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PO55 ZHV, 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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PO55 ZHV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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