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RK05 ZMX

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,444 mi
Last recorded207,444 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 ZMX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 207,444 miles

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

oil leak rear

Fail 13 Jun 2022 207,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification fouling suspension strut (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

oil leak rear

Pass 16 Jun 2021 197,944 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 197,443 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2020 184,161 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning temp repair with tape (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake high travel

osf nsf lower arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2020 183,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning temp repair with tape (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake high travel

osf nsf lower arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2019 171,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside headlight aim poor

Fail 4 Jun 2019 171,334 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2018 156,170 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside headlight aim poor

Pass 6 Jun 2017 143,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear mount (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear mount (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 143,910 miles

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hand brake mechanism on caliper (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear mount (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear mount (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 136,818 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

play in n/s and O/s front lower arm inner rear bushes

Pass 4 Jun 2015 128,817 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2014 121,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

PAS fluid reservoir cap missing

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre under-inflated

rear indicators discoloured

Pass 3 Jun 2013 114,036 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 109,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Pass 26 May 2011 100,661 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 88,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side rear inner wheel rim is buckled.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 72,174 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2008 52,951 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 ZMX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZMX, 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 ZMX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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