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RF05 TXD

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,151 mi
Last recorded150,151 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 TXD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 150,151 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 147,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 147,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 133,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage to ns front tyre wall

ns front tyre wearing on inner edge

plasic sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to os ns inner sills

surface corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 30 Aug 2014 133,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage to ns front tyre wall

ns front tyre wearing on inner edge

plasic sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to os ns inner sills

surface corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 8 Aug 2013 117,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 108,295 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 92,072 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 92,071 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 79,934 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 68,879 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 68,361 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 48,856 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 TXD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RF05 TXD, 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 TXD registered?

RF05 TXD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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