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VX05 ZFG

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

185,327 mi
Last recorded185,327 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 ZFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 185,327 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Dec 2023 185,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Tyre excessively damaged due to running flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Dec 2022 177,321 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 177,321 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 177,011 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 177,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Not visible from the rear side of vehicle (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 175,239 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 170,414 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 170,414 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 163,300 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 163,298 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 156,785 miles

rear brake discs worn and scored

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 25 May 2017 156,785 miles

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

rear brake discs worn and scored

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 149,779 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

Nearside Front tyre sidewall worn

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear coil springs rusty at base

Fail 26 May 2016 149,774 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

Nearside Front tyre sidewall worn

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear coil springs rusty at base

Pass 2 Jun 2015 139,554 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 139,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 126,749 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 114,656 miles

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

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

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

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

advise n/s/r brake is slight binding

Pass 1 Jun 2012 104,377 miles

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

hand brake travel geting long

Fail 31 May 2012 104,377 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

hand brake travel geting long

Pass 8 Jun 2011 94,291 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre on legal limit

Fail 7 Jun 2011 94,289 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 24 Jun 2010 84,852 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 72,460 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 55,460 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 54,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VX05 ZFG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 VX05 ZFG, 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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VX05 ZFG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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