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RE05 VUR

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,282 mi
Last recorded183,282 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 VUR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 183,282 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 165,310 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 148,274 miles

small stone chip to n/s front screen

Pass 9 Mar 2009 124,641 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 124,636 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2008 92,535 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 VUR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VUR, 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 VUR registered?

RE05 VUR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is RE05 VUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 VUR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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