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RK05 ZLY

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

201,117 mi
Last recorded201,117 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 201,117 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 184,996 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 163,120 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 141,505 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 141,505 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 124,060 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 108,991 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 108,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded+ worn

n/s/f showing splits in side walls

rear brake discs pitted+ worn

Pass 28 Oct 2009 95,829 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 82,762 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2007 67,064 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 ZLY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZLY, 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 ZLY registered?

RK05 ZLY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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The MOT history for RK05 ZLY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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