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RF05 LSO

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

135,931 mi
Last recorded135,931 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 LSO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 135,931 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 129,888 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 122,905 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 110,334 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 98,970 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 86,866 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 86,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 85,559 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 4 May 2017 82,567 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 79,968 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

child seat fitted

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 76,085 miles

brake fluid level getting low

childseat fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r

corrosion on centre exhaust section

oil residue on undertray

undertray and top engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2014 74,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 72,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 67,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some corrosion in rear exhaust silencer

Pass 10 May 2011 63,771 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 26 Apr 2010 59,801 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 52,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight wear both front tyres

Pass 20 Jun 2008 39,189 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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RF05 LSO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LSO, 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 LSO registered?

RF05 LSO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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