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RA55 HTZ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

215,738 mi
Last recorded215,738 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 HTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 215,738 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f & o/s/f wing mirror glass slightly damaged

n/s/f lower bumper slightly damaged

slight exhaust leak from front exhaust down pipe

Fail 20 Jan 2021 215,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f & o/s/f wing mirror glass slightly damaged

n/s/f lower bumper slightly damaged

slight exhaust leak from front exhaust down pipe

Pass 22 Jan 2020 210,684 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 210,568 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 206,127 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 195,182 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 195,182 miles

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

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 174,471 miles

MIL light on dash

Fail 19 Dec 2016 174,458 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

MIL light on dash

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 154,513 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 154,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 136,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 136,086 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 118,803 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 115,455 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 115,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 108,837 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 102,631 miles

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

both front discs worn

Pass 19 Apr 2010 95,755 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low and nail in

Fail 19 Apr 2010 95,755 miles

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

nearside rear tyre getting low and nail in

Pass 16 Apr 2009 89,743 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 82,704 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

deep cut in tread of nearside rear tyre

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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RA55 HTZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RA55 HTZ, 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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RA55 HTZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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