MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,239 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
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
both headlights on lower limits
exhaust poor condition
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
both headlights on lower limits
exhaust poor condition
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
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
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
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres worn close to limit
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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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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