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SV55 ZZR

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,542 mi
Last recorded132,542 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 ZZR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 132,542 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 130,347 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

engine cover fitted

Fail 26 May 2021 130,347 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 29 May 2020 124,997 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 124,993 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on approx 1.8mm requires replacing , (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread slightly uneven early signs o f tread lift,recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 114,649 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 May 2019 114,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall damaged ,worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface,both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 103,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge some cracking in sidewall

Fail 14 May 2018 103,380 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge some cracking in sidewall

Pass 18 May 2017 91,989 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 91,989 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended p bush (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended p bush (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 80,794 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 80,794 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall badly cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 May 2015 71,030 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 71,030 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 60,432 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 59,391 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 54,610 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 49,742 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 45,003 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 31,669 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 20,888 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SV55 ZZR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SV55 ZZR, 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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SV55 ZZR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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