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DU55 RDV

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

203,976 mi
Last recorded203,976 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 RDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 203,976 miles

Fuel cap damaged but still sealing .

Nearside front lower ball joint w3orn but not considered excessive at this time.

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 203,506 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Fuel cap damaged but still sealing .

Nearside front lower ball joint w3orn but not considered excessive at this time.

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 190,685 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 177,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 166,238 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 165,995 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 154,917 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 154,917 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 145,657 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 135,723 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2018 124,867 miles

Nearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 111,631 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 102,662 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres slightly worn on edges.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 91,768 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 83,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 83,423 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 75,139 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 64,946 miles

front and rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 4 Sep 2012 64,913 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

front and rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 14 Sep 2011 57,801 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front seat belt dosnt release first time for stalk when operated

Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,458 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 43,990 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,998 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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DU55 RDV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DU55 RDV, 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 DU55 RDV registered?

DU55 RDV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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