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RA05 LOJ

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

171,419 mi
Last recorded171,419 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 LOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 171,419 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 171,419 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 165,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 165,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 158,105 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

heavy corrossion on both silencer boxes

Fail 13 Jan 2020 158,105 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

heavy corrossion on both silencer boxes

Pass 15 Jan 2019 144,752 miles

heavy corrossion on exhaust system

Fail 14 Jan 2019 144,752 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heavy corrossion on exhaust system

Pass 29 Dec 2017 132,810 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside faces. (3.5.1i)

extensive surface corrosion on all rear suspension components.

Fail 29 Dec 2017 132,810 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside faces. (3.5.1i)

extensive surface corrosion on all rear suspension components.

Pass 4 Dec 2016 121,398 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

exhaust silencer detiriorated

Fail 4 Dec 2016 121,398 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

exhaust silencer detiriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2015 114,815 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2015 114,815 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone (2.4.F.3)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 110,581 miles

Centre exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 110,581 miles

Centre exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 105,888 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 105,888 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 100,162 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 100,084 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 94,201 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 86,677 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 73,263 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 73,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 61,058 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 LOJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 LOJ, 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 LOJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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