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RF05 UJK

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,800 mi
Last recorded147,800 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 147,800 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 147,799 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 136,357 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 128,255 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 118,324 miles

uneven wear rear tyres

Pass 8 May 2014 109,302 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 99,298 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 88,238 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 88,207 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 76,805 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 25 May 2010 67,059 miles

Oil leak

centre rear seat belt storke outer casing broken & missing.

Pass 19 May 2009 55,090 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 55,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2008 43,394 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 42,634 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 UJK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UJK, 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 UJK registered?

RF05 UJK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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