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RJ05 ZZM

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,198 mi
Last recorded125,198 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 ZZM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 125,198 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 125,198 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 121,410 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 121,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 114,182 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2017 114,182 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' phone holder mounted (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 105,803 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 105,803 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 96,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 7 Mar 2015 96,890 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 91,540 miles

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

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 22 Mar 2013 80,484 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyre low on edges

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre cuts on shoulder

Fail 22 Mar 2013 80,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

all tyre low on edges

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre cuts on shoulder

Fail 26 Mar 2012 67,744 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 67,744 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,343 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 47,796 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 38,536 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,156 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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RJ05 ZZM 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 RJ05 ZZM, 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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RJ05 ZZM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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