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RA55 UGH

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,624 mi
Last recorded166,624 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 166,624 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 164,262 miles

Offside park brake poor

Fail 12 Nov 2021 164,262 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside park brake poor

Pass 16 Nov 2020 168,830 miles

Offside park brake poor

Pass 15 Nov 2019 161,501 miles

front wishbones rear bushes very poor condition, recommend replacement

handbrake travel borderline pass and lower effort o/s handbrake, only just passed on 19% efficiency, recommend investigation

Pass 20 Nov 2018 160,397 miles

exhaust poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2017 158,544 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 156,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 156,958 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 155,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs poor condition (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs poor condition (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 150,763 miles

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

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

both front lower suspension arm rear mountings worn and starting to split

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

small stonechips to windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2013 131,631 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 131,631 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 110,917 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 93,130 miles

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

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

advise front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Nov 2010 80,122 miles

advise brake disc slightly worn

Pass 20 Nov 2009 67,353 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 56,200 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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RA55 UGH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UGH, 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 UGH registered?

RA55 UGH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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