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RA55 ZTZ

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

192,196 mi
Last recorded192,196 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 ZTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2023 192,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 178,405 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 165,400 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 154,807 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 144,673 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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2018 130,421 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 116,135 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 105,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears on edges (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 93,798 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE FRONT INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 83,202 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 67,995 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 27 Dec 2012 63,471 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 23 Dec 2011 57,795 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Dec 2010 54,196 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 47,888 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 40,714 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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RA55 ZTZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZTZ, 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 RA55 ZTZ registered?

RA55 ZTZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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