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SV55 ZZX

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,558 mi
Last recorded133,558 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 ZZX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 133,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 133,557 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 127,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust blowing from front section at flexy

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front wipers slightly smearing

nearside rear number plate light dim

offside rear tyre wearing low on the inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and split

Fail 23 Aug 2012 127,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust blowing from front section at flexy

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front wipers slightly smearing

nearside rear number plate light dim

offside rear tyre wearing low on the inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and split

Pass 23 Sep 2011 114,566 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 114,566 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 99,530 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 99,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 78,063 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 55,367 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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SV55 ZZX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SV55 ZZX, 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 SV55 ZZX registered?

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

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