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38-RG-NF

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,850 mi
Last recorded148,850 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration38-RG-NF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 148,850 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay. under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C. hild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jul 2018 148,850 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay. under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C. hild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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38-RG-NF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 38-RG-NF, 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 38-RG-NF registered?

38-RG-NF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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