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RF05 TXR

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,708 mi
Last recorded105,708 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 TXR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 105,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 105,000 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 104,992 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2022 103,370 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear tailpipe mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 102,402 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 102,402 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 101,006 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 99,355 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 97,531 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 92,091 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 89,151 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 86,589 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 83,969 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 83,968 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 81,558 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 81,558 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 78,885 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 77,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 74,877 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 72,026 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 70,633 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 64,403 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 TXR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TXR, 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 TXR registered?

RF05 TXR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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