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RF05 VZN

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,808 mi
Last recorded137,808 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 VZN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 137,808 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 130,055 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 130,055 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 122,922 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 116,441 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 107,768 miles

Exhaust system corroded (outer skin starting to peel off on silencers)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 1 May 2019 107,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded (outer skin starting to peel off on silencers)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 May 2018 98,904 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2018 98,904 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 90,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2016 79,209 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 67,492 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 67,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 55,983 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 55,983 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 49,402 miles

both rear tyres low inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2012 44,102 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 44,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 38,189 miles

both rear tyres low inner edges

Pass 18 May 2010 31,768 miles

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,700 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 19,639 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 VZN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VZN, 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 VZN registered?

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

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