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RA55 UNY

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,104 mi
Last recorded123,104 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 123,104 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 117,094 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 113,646 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 108,452 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 108,378 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 104,430 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 104,430 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 99,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2014 96,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 92,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 90,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 85,624 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 81,506 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 78,634 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 73,784 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 UNY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UNY, 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 UNY registered?

RA55 UNY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is RA55 UNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA55 UNY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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