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RA55 UOC

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

175,909 mi
Last recorded175,909 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 175,909 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2015 175,778 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 175,156 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 160,792 miles

rear exhaust exhaust mounting broken but system still supported.rear brakes require attention very slight imbalance .

Fail 22 Mar 2013 160,383 miles

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

rear exhaust exhaust mounting broken but system still supported.rear brakes require attention very slight imbalance .

Pass 31 Mar 2012 139,653 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

front wipers smire but still clear screen effectifly

Pass 25 Mar 2011 117,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front additional side light (orange)n/w

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2010 95,373 miles

both front headlamps are at lowest setting to pass mot .

Pass 26 Mar 2009 75,145 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 54,339 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 UOC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UOC, 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 UOC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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