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RE05 ZYS

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

160,589 mi
Last recorded160,589 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 ZYS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 160,589 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 160,581 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Nail in tyre front and rear ()

Pass 18 Apr 2023 152,700 miles

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

little reserve travel on park brake lever

Pass 20 Apr 2022 145,379 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 145,370 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2021 138,001 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 130,117 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 117,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 18 Apr 2018 107,278 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 96,079 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 87,321 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 77,140 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 69,704 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 62,598 miles

wipers poor

Pass 30 Mar 2012 57,408 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 49,382 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 43,104 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,123 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 27,745 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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RE05 ZYS is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RE05 ZYS, 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 RE05 ZYS registered?

RE05 ZYS is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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