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RJ05 ZZV

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,927 mi
Last recorded91,927 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 ZZV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 91,927 miles

nearside handbrake effort low

Pass 28 Aug 2025 89,259 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 83,810 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 76,542 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 69,384 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 69,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 59,771 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 53,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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))

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

Rear parking brake has long travel.

Fail 23 Apr 2019 53,790 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower 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))

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

Rear parking brake has long travel.

Pass 16 Apr 2018 46,817 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Long handbrake lever travel. (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 40,504 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 33,157 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 33,157 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,520 miles

Rear seats folded down hindering full seat belt inspections.

Fail 21 Apr 2015 25,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level on minimum - Topped up to correct level.

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

Rear seats folded down hindering full seat belt inspections.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 19,814 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child locks on.[rear doors].

Pass 4 Apr 2013 13,528 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 12,182 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 11,001 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 10,953 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 10,023 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 10,011 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 8,719 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 6,915 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 ZZV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ05 ZZV, 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 RJ05 ZZV registered?

RJ05 ZZV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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