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RA05 XWE

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,237 mi
Last recorded105,237 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 XWE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 105,237 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 105,237 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 97,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wear uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

OS front fog lamp inoperative.

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 91,432 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted NS&OS (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 91,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted NS&OS (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone REAR bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 87,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper suspension mount has a slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 87,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper suspension mount has a slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 82,315 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 78,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50 R17 93W Cooper (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 74,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Pirelli 205/50 X R17W [offside rear is fitted with Falken]. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 70,301 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 70,301 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 66,095 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 66,074 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,498 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 57,158 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 52,544 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 48,577 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 43,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 43,309 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,429 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 XWE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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