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RF05 UJL

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,248 mi
Last recorded147,248 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2016 147,248 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 13 Jun 2015 142,941 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre tread has a cut caused by a sharp stone

Pass 23 May 2014 139,401 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 134,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 128,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2011 121,436 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 111,227 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 99,580 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 85,568 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 UJL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UJL, 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 UJL registered?

RF05 UJL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is RF05 UJL safe to buy?

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