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MA05 RVT

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,811 mi
Last recorded150,811 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 RVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 150,811 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 150,811 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 145,931 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 141,625 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake pipes covered in grease so unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 1 Jun 2016 132,532 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 117,347 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 109,733 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 109,732 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edge 205/50/17

Pass 9 Apr 2013 105,215 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 94,861 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 80,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 66,848 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 66,848 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 54,403 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,546 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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MA05 RVT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA05 RVT, 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 MA05 RVT registered?

MA05 RVT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is MA05 RVT safe to buy?

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