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AO55 RWE

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,894 mi
Last recorded163,894 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 RWE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 163,894 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 142,244 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 141,969 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 125,444 miles

silencer deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2018 125,442 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2017 119,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play could contribute to early tyre wear (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre very slightly out of shape and and inner edge devoid of tread with small cuts strong advise early replacement of tyre

exhaust box centre outer skin in poor condition

underbody has surface rust

Pass 6 Oct 2016 111,098 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 107,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 107,105 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 101,350 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre silencer braking up on the outer skin.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 101,350 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre silencer braking up on the outer skin.

Fail 25 Sep 2013 90,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 90,747 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 79,355 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 79,355 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 64,738 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 52,632 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,078 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,201 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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AO55 RWE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO55 RWE, 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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AO55 RWE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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