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RA05 RJX

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

223,171 mi
Last recorded223,171 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 RJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 223,171 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 212,323 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 212,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 203,236 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 203,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 191,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to wear thin on inner edges.

rear exhaust bracket broken.

Fail 20 Aug 2014 191,707 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s+n/s/f tyres wearing thin on inner edges.

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.

rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 27 Jul 2013 186,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 186,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 175,162 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jul 2011 164,187 miles

Nearside headlamp light output poor.

Fail 9 Jul 2011 164,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jul 2010 149,551 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 132,824 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 132,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 100,983 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RJX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RJX, 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 RJX registered?

RA05 RJX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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