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RA55 ZSG

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,809 mi
Last recorded181,809 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 ZSG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 181,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge devoid of tread change asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 181,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge devoid of tread change asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 168,972 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge in sectons. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 160,605 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 160,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 153,354 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 153,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 146,467 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 146,422 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre wearing low on inside egde

Pass 6 Nov 2013 135,422 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 135,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 124,572 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 112,514 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 102,122 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)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 87,427 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 74,467 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)

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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RA55 ZSG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RA55 ZSG, 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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RA55 ZSG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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