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RA55 ONW

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

262,820 mi
Last recorded262,820 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 ONW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 262,820 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 255,023 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 255,022 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component excessively damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 244,955 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 235,694 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 235,694 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 226,284 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 222,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to canvas on edges, check condition regularly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to canvas on edges, check condition regularly (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2020 218,558 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting corroded and weal (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges, check condition regularly

Pass 19 Feb 2019 211,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exh hanger rusty

small chips in windscreen zone A

Pass 1 Mar 2018 205,749 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall has kerb damage.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 199,922 miles

Front tyres worn near canvas on inner edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 194,855 miles

Offside Rear wheel repaired

Rear indicators going white

small stone chips in zone a

Fail 15 Mar 2016 194,855 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel repaired

Rear indicators going white

small stone chips in zone a

Pass 23 Dec 2014 188,872 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust joints rusty

n/s/r wheel bent

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

wish bone bushes deteriorated

Fail 23 Dec 2014 189,871 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust joints rusty

n/s/r wheel bent

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

wish bone bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2013 160,548 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake high

Fail 4 Nov 2013 160,547 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake high

Pass 1 Oct 2012 127,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 98,181 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 98,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 79,485 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 59,253 miles

all discs showing lipping

chip in zone A at 10mm in dia

chips in windscreen

dip beam at lower end of scale

noi plates showing delamination

rear pads wearing low

Fail 21 Nov 2008 47,478 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 47,478 miles

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

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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RA55 ONW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ONW, 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 ONW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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