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RA05 FSD

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

140,130 mi
Last recorded140,130 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 FSD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 140,130 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 130,067 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 119,510 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 110,039 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 110,039 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 96,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 72,388 miles

full top and bottom vehicle protection covers fitted not allowing full inspection

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2010 62,440 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2009 52,724 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 37,378 miles

Nearside 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.

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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RA05 FSD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RA05 FSD, 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 RA05 FSD registered?

RA05 FSD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is RA05 FSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 FSD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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