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YG05 ZNO

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,304 mi
Last recorded176,304 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 ZNO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 176,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking on limit/flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit(bald)inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked+chip,advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake stiff/rough

rear wiper split

Fail 22 Sep 2022 176,297 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking on limit/flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit(bald)inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked+chip,advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake stiff/rough

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Sep 2021 167,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi on LIMIT+deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower screen cracked+chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust second from rear hanger deteriorated

parking brake slightly tall

Fail 2 Sep 2021 167,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi on LIMIT+deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower screen cracked+chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust second from rear hanger deteriorated

parking brake slightly tall

Pass 18 Sep 2020 164,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 163,407 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 158,939 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 158,604 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 158,602 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 148,868 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 142,137 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 135,410 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 127,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 May 2012 121,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2011 110,839 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 102,347 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 95,043 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 95,043 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 93,666 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tread depth nearside rear tyre 2.5mm " " offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 26 Feb 2008 82,140 miles

both rear tyres approaching limit

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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YG05 ZNO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG05 ZNO, 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 YG05 ZNO registered?

YG05 ZNO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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