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PO55 ZKJ

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,387 mi
Last recorded136,387 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 ZKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 136,387 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 136,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 135,565 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine under tray moist (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic covers prevent inspection of outer sills

Fail 6 Sep 2018 135,564 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush worn and rubber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush worn and rubber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inner edge exposing cords , nail in tread also (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine under tray moist (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic covers prevent inspection of outer sills

Pass 18 Aug 2017 134,087 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 134,043 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 125,479 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 112,150 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)

Pass 17 Aug 2014 106,248 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 94,151 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Aug 2012 80,223 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 65,693 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 65,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 57,778 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 46,620 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,371 miles

both front tyres waring on inside edge

Fail 29 Sep 2008 36,371 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres waring on inside edge

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 ZKJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PO55 ZKJ, 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 PO55 ZKJ registered?

PO55 ZKJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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