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PE54 RWJ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,016 mi
Last recorded156,016 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 RWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 156,016 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 156,016 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only cable snapped (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s front brake binding

Pass 3 May 2017 150,343 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 142,065 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 142,059 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 130,551 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 130,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 123,197 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside rear /offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2013 114,801 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 114,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 109,857 miles

Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 98,735 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 90,146 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 81,150 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jan 2008 67,640 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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PE54 RWJ 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 73.3%.

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 PE54 RWJ, 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 PE54 RWJ registered?

PE54 RWJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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