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RF05 VZO

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

120,822 mi
Last recorded120,822 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 VZO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 120,822 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 120,822 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2020 109,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 100,308 miles

Minor chips in swept area of windscreen

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 94,884 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 89,851 miles

Offside Rear cut in tyre outer sidewall. no cords visible

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 84,695 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

deep cut in nearside front tyre tread

deep cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

offside front side marker bulb inop

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 79,166 miles

Deep cut to the offside rear tyre outer sidewall almost to the cord of the tyre

Slight noise from the offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Apr 2014 74,191 miles

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

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

both front lower arm, rear bushes splitting

both rear lower tie rod bushes perrished

deep cuts in both rear tyre treads, no cords visable

minor stone chips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2013 68,578 miles

near side front lower arm rear bush plit and peeling

screen blades smear

small chips in windscreen

tailgate struts weak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 62,758 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,099 miles

CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL N/S FR TYRE NOT TO CHORDS

VERY SLIGHT DAMPNESS O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,719 miles

Slight play/movement in the nearside rear anti roll bar drop link. Slight play/movement in the offside rear anti roll bar drop link.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,182 miles

front tyres at 3mm

n/s/f tyre wall heavily scuffed

slight uneven wear on rear tyre inner shoulders

Pass 23 Apr 2008 33,418 miles

large tear in n/s/f tyre wall no cord showing

small tear in o/s/r tyre wall no cord showing

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 VZO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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

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