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AV55 RWN

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,682 mi
Last recorded112,682 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 RWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 112,682 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 107,521 miles

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Dec 2022 107,519 miles

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

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2021 101,020 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 101,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 97,785 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 97,785 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 95,971 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 89,885 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 83,337 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 78,872 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 78,865 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 74,652 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 71,121 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 71,036 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 66,342 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 62,077 miles

front discs worn

Fail 10 Jan 2013 61,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

front discs worn

Pass 12 Jan 2012 55,951 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 49,534 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 49,522 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 44,346 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 20 Jan 2009 39,352 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2008

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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AV55 RWN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AV55 RWN, 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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AV55 RWN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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