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RK05 ZLX

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,776 mi
Last recorded165,776 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 ZLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 165,776 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2021 165,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 162,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light unit broken but not emitting white light

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 155,132 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 155,128 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 148,082 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 148,082 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 136,636 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 131,596 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 126,709 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Mar 2013 118,508 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 108,676 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 108,676 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 100,224 miles

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 8 Mar 2010 92,638 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 92,638 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 81,147 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 65,506 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 ZLX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZLX, 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 ZLX registered?

RK05 ZLX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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