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RE05 URX

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,640 mi
Last recorded174,640 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 URX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 174,640 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 174,636 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2019 157,233 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 157,233 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 153,598 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough top strut mount (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 141,517 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough top strut mount (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 131,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 121,976 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 108,696 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 101,876 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 78,699 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,694 miles

Front brake disc's corroded

Nearside headlamp lightout low

Rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2009 28,387 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 13,085 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 URX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RE05 URX, 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 RE05 URX registered?

RE05 URX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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