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AV55 RWO

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,549 mi
Last recorded113,549 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 RWO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 113,549 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 113,549 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 102,647 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 102,647 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 91,632 miles

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

front pads getting low,advise disc thickness checking

o/s/f headlight not as bright as n/s/f

Fail 9 Nov 2010 91,632 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

front pads getting low,advise disc thickness checking

o/s/f headlight not as bright as n/s/f

tracking checking

Pass 10 Nov 2009 76,120 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 53,165 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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AV55 RWO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RWO, 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 AV55 RWO registered?

AV55 RWO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is AV55 RWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 RWO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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