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RA55 YXZ

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,638 mi
Last recorded157,638 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 YXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 157,638 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 157,638 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 150,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 144,326 miles

both front and offside rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2014 144,202 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 144,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 138,387 miles

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

backbox outer skin corroded away/ exhaust corroded

deep cut o/s/f tyre tread

front wishbone bushes perished

n/s/f side marker inop

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/f washer jet blocked

Pass 4 Apr 2012 122,189 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 121,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

deep cut in offside front tyre, no cords visable

Pass 25 Feb 2011 99,118 miles

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

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

both front brake discs heavily corroded, lipped and starting to warp

Fail 25 Feb 2011 99,118 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both front brake discs heavily corroded, lipped and starting to warp

o/s/f abs wire loose from bracket

rear exhaust heatsheild corroded and hanging on exhaust

Pass 28 Sep 2009 64,957 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,944 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 YXZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YXZ, 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 YXZ registered?

RA55 YXZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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