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PO55 ZNC

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,510 mi
Last recorded131,510 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 ZNC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 131,510 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 131,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2019 131,506 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Central Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Cracking on inner wall

Offside Front Top shocker mount sticking

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

Warning on dash reduced power

Pass 27 Jul 2018 125,491 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 125,484 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 125,483 miles

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

Wheel nut(s) missing 1 nut on each wheel wrong (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 120,105 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 200,140 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 200,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 184,100 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 184,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 164,056 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 164,055 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 140,335 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 118,051 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 118,050 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 94,249 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 70,202 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 49,955 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)

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 ZNC 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 63.2%.

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 ZNC, 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 ZNC registered?

PO55 ZNC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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