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RK05 ZLU

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,284 mi
Last recorded137,284 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 ZLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2013 137,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2012 112,607 miles

Front No. plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 112,607 miles

Front No. plate slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 93,724 miles

ALL DISC PADS - FRONT & REAR BEGINNING TO WEAR LOW

Offside Front 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 19 Dec 2008 82,243 miles

N/S front tyre slight damage on wall

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

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 ZLU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK05 ZLU, 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 ZLU registered?

RK05 ZLU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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