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OE05 RLX

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,060 mi
Last recorded121,060 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 RLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 121,060 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 121,060 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2016 112,454 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2016 112,454 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 99,492 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 99,492 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 97,903 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 95,789 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 95,789 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 87,813 miles

slight damage n/s/r tyrewall

Pass 22 Aug 2012 83,448 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 83,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 79,542 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 70,500 miles

Unable to check luggage compartment. Luggage compartment full.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 53,419 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear inner tyre treads worn and stepped

Pass 30 Jul 2008 39,508 miles

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

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

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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OE05 RLX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OE05 RLX, 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 OE05 RLX registered?

OE05 RLX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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