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RA55 OOH

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,875 mi
Last recorded137,875 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 137,875 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 122,700 miles

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

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

low emissions read out

Pass 20 Oct 2008 112,607 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 112,610 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OOH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA55 OOH, 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 RA55 OOH registered?

RA55 OOH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is RA55 OOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA55 OOH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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