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RA05 JYJ

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

173,602 mi
Last recorded173,602 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 JYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 173,602 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle & chassis boot floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm missing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 173,602 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle & chassis boot floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm missing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 168,225 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis & boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 168,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis & boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 163,736 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 163,734 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2019 156,216 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 147,174 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 147,174 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 42,361 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 135,278 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 124,629 miles

engine covers obscuring testable items.

Fail 16 Nov 2015 124,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

engine covers obscuring testable items.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 115,430 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 115,430 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 102,139 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 94,737 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 84,763 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 84,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 72,183 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 72,183 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 57,517 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 39,500 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 39,500 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 32,392 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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RA05 JYJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RA05 JYJ, 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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RA05 JYJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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