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RA05 RHX

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

173,244 mi
Last recorded173,244 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 173,244 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 156,048 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 132,086 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 115,753 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 113,736 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has very slight roughness when rotated

Pass 15 Aug 2014 111,747 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 109,014 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 109,014 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 99,787 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 90,508 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 84,908 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 71,429 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 62,711 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 62,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 54,199 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 RHX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RHX, 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 RHX registered?

RA05 RHX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is RA05 RHX safe to buy?

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