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SN05 ZSK

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,921 mi
Last recorded92,921 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 ZSK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 92,921 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 92,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 89,505 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 89,504 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 85,937 miles

off side rear tyre worn on the inside and has a nail

Pass 20 Feb 2016 80,694 miles

Centre Rear corrosion to exhaust mid/rear exhaust box

Pass 28 Feb 2015 76,947 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 70,048 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 63,796 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,722 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 45,238 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 39,462 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2010 39,462 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2009 28,530 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 28,530 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 20,066 miles

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

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

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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SN05 ZSK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SN05 ZSK, 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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SN05 ZSK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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