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SK55 ZVW

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,214 mi
Last recorded175,214 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 ZVW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 175,214 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 173,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 170,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 165,116 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 165,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 158,566 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 May 2019 149,865 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 149,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 145,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45 18, ~3mm, bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 145,830 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45 18, inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45 18, ~3mm, bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 138,473 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly deterioated

Fail 17 Oct 2016 138,471 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly deterioated

Pass 8 Oct 2015 128,015 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 128,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/r1893w (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 13 Oct 2014 113,445 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 113,445 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 102,619 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 102,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 88,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 77,806 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 27 Oct 2010 65,992 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 53,891 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 39,231 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,231 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 ZVW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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