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SK55 ZWE

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,529 mi
Last recorded181,529 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 ZWE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 181,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge out of shape 205/55/16 v (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 181,172 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge out of shape 205/55/16 v (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 171,569 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 171,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 150,038 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 159,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Signs of leakage on rear shocher. Broken bracket exhaust tail pipe.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 147,760 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 147,760 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

there is the remains of a large sticker in the front

Pass 10 Apr 2013 138,794 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 131,082 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 131,082 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 122,004 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 122,004 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 107,920 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 82,503 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 ZWE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZWE, 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 ZWE registered?

SK55 ZWE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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