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RF05 UJM

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,802 mi
Last recorded161,802 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 161,802 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 161,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Pass 3 Jan 2017 151,698 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

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

both rear tyres worn inside edges

Fail 3 Jan 2017 151,698 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn inside edges

Pass 7 Jan 2016 141,311 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn inside edge

Fail 7 Jan 2016 141,311 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn inside edge

Pass 13 Jan 2015 132,065 miles

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

both arb links out of place

rear arb out of place

Fail 2 Jan 2013 107,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

osr and nsr tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 2 Jan 2013 107,260 miles

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

osr and nsr tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 13 Jun 2011 86,841 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 72,014 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 65,866 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front reg.plate condition getting poor

Pass 20 Mar 2009 65,866 miles

front reg.plate condition getting poor

Pass 21 Apr 2008 52,862 miles

screw in nsr tyre

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 UJM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UJM, 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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RF05 UJM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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