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FE05 RBV

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,134 mi
Last recorded176,134 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 RBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 176,134 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 145,647 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 145,646 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 120,944 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 120,693 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Outer (2.5.C.1a)

Oil level was on min when checked

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both jets in op. I have unblocked them (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 109,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 109,284 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 99,848 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres outer edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear bumpstops worn

Pass 30 Mar 2015 91,725 miles

rear tyres cracked/perished

Fail 30 Mar 2015 91,725 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres cracked/perished

Fail 2 Apr 2014 81,246 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f shock absorber has slighjt evidence of oil leak but not effectimg damping

Pass 2 Apr 2014 81,246 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/f shock absorber has slighjt evidence of oil leak but not effectimg damping

Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,828 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 58,821 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 45,020 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,949 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 30,806 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 22,994 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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FE05 RBV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FE05 RBV, 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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FE05 RBV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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