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RE05 USY

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,239 mi
Last recorded185,239 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 185,239 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 185,135 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside mirror damaged

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust heat shield loose

oil / fluid leak

under tray damaged and loose

Fail 19 Mar 2019 185,067 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected object in drivers view (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 172,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 161,699 miles

Both headlamp aims on lower limits

Dampness around offside steering rack

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust heavily corroded

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Rear bump stops perishing

Rear exhaust bracket broken but secure

Slight blow from front exhaust flexi pipe

Slight buckle to nearside rear road wheel

Pass 20 Nov 2015 146,183 miles

both headlight aims on lower limits

corrosion to exhaust system

dampness around offside steering rack

front brake pads worn low

minor stone chips front screen

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2014 129,604 miles

both headlights on lower limits

exhaust poor condition

Fail 25 Nov 2014 129,604 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both headlights on lower limits

exhaust poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2013 114,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

play in both rear drop links

rear exhaust rusting

slight damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 19 Nov 2012 100,427 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

exhaust rusty

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake pad wearing low

Pass 4 Nov 2011 86,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

stone chips front screen

tested in wet conditions

Pass 18 Nov 2010 74,807 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 20 Nov 2009 63,592 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 54,462 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 54,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 46,462 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 46,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 USY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RE05 USY, 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 USY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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