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RE05 URT

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,423 mi
Last recorded165,423 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 URT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 165,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

NSF ALLOY WHEEL DISTORTED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR STABILIZER LINK BARS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 146,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

n/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder

o/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Apr 2014 146,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

n/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder

o/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Apr 2013 129,461 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 123,854 miles

n/s/r light cluster cracked

rear inicators turning white

Pass 3 May 2011 104,847 miles

front number plate damage / rear brake pads appear low

Pass 21 Jul 2010 96,821 miles

front and rear discs worn

Fail 19 Jul 2010 96,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake discs worn!

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

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

Rear brake discs on limit of wear!

Pass 3 Jul 2009 86,850 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

front tyre treads worn in centre of treads

Pass 10 Mar 2008 72,938 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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RE05 URT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE05 URT, 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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RE05 URT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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