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SV05 PZZ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

210,331 mi
Last recorded210,331 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 PZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 210,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 210,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 197,558 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shocker weak in operation

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer child seat fitted

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine oil leak

exhaust heatshield around fueltank missing

Fail 6 Mar 2019 197,546 miles

Fuel pipe insecure filler pipe at tank hose clip broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability strut brace bolt/nut broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% nearside binding (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shocker weak in operation

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer child seat fitted

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both side front outer marker lights not working

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine oil leak

exhaust heatshield around fueltank missing

Pass 22 Mar 2018 182,020 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front side marker inoperative

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2018 182,014 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front side marker inoperative

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 162,686 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front side marker inoperative

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2017 162,684 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front side marker inoperative

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 147,529 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2016 147,529 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2015 127,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 127,050 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 116,589 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 116,589 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 104,090 miles

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2012 91,626 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 91,626 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2011 75,042 miles

rear tyres coming up to marker

Fail 18 Mar 2011 75,042 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear tyres coming up to marker

Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,204 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 46,162 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 34,135 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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SV05 PZZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SV05 PZZ, 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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SV05 PZZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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