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RK05 ZLE

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

50,000 mi
Last recorded50,000 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 ZLE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 50,000 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 49,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 48,796 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 48,795 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamps' level sensor is damaged. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 47,441 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 45,871 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 45,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 44,642 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 43,363 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 41,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 40,086 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 40,086 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively middle of blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 35 mm cut to cords.also age cracks very deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed through split in tyre.over 2 inches (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 38,197 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' middle right of screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 36,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 34,187 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 32,457 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 32,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 30,602 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 26,794 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 26,794 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 23,589 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 23,589 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 20,346 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 20,345 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 17,208 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 14,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 14,330 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 10,350 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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RK05 ZLE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 RK05 ZLE, 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 RK05 ZLE registered?

RK05 ZLE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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