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SK55 ZFH

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,540 mi
Last recorded165,540 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 ZFH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 165,540 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 159,739 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 150,065 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 148,704 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 126,200 miles

under trays

Fail 20 Mar 2015 146,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn heavly worn inner shoulders

o/s/f bottom ball joint slight play

underside of engine bay and upper engine covered by plastic shields restricting inspection

Pass 23 Aug 2013 121,944 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 102,723 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 102,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 78,924 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 78,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,135 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 57,135 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 32,762 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 12,172 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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SK55 ZFH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SK55 ZFH, 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 SK55 ZFH registered?

SK55 ZFH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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