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RF05 LSE

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,726 mi
Last recorded152,726 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 LSE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 152,726 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Aug 2015 138,620 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 121,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2013 111,741 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 107,591 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 104,908 miles

oil leak from sump bolt

slight dampness on steering rack

Fail 6 Jun 2011 104,726 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak from sump bolt

slight dampness on steering rack

Pass 3 Jun 2010 102,320 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 28 May 2010 102,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

handbrake travel

Pass 22 Jun 2009 92,930 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 92,806 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 80,236 miles

Oil leak

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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RF05 LSE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF05 LSE, 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 RF05 LSE registered?

RF05 LSE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is RF05 LSE safe to buy?

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