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RA54 ZCO

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,380 mi
Last recorded105,380 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 ZCO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 105,380 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 105,380 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 90,428 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 75,719 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 62,777 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 51,445 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 38,558 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 38,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 26,964 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 20,481 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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RA54 ZCO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA54 ZCO, 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 RA54 ZCO registered?

RA54 ZCO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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