MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,594 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
rear exhaust shield loose
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
rear exhaust shield loose
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket rusted off (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust shield loose
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
limited check to nearside rear seat belt (child seat fitted)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FE05 RDV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 FE05 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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FE05 RDV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2005.
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