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YR05 DZS

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,743 mi
Last recorded196,743 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 DZS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 196,743 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

some corrosion on rear and centre exhaust boxes

Fail 20 Mar 2019 196,476 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

exhaust back box hanger modified and fouling under floor pan

exhaust mid section hanger broken but still supported

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2018 185,242 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 178,307 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 164,763 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 164,763 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres badly worn on edges and n/s rear flat

exhaust rear box corroded and fouling heatshield

Pass 22 Apr 2015 150,669 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 133,827 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 113,669 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 113,658 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 94,601 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 78,572 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 78,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 62,363 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 51,905 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 35,499 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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YR05 DZS is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR05 DZS, 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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YR05 DZS is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 June 2005.

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