MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,236 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Number plate lights intermittent
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
plastic covers fitted
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
plastic covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front tyre low on inside edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
sill covers fitted
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
rear tyres worn on inside edges
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RK05 ZMV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 ZMV, 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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RK05 ZMV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 June 2005.
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