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RF05 VZT

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

203,609 mi
Last recorded203,609 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 VZT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 203,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Fog lamp broken

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 203,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Fog lamp broken

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 192,013 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 192,012 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust brkt rusted off exhaust (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn through to canvas on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield dropped onto exhaust

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 179,845 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both o/s/r and n/s/r brake pads worn

both o/s/r and vn/s/r brake disc very corroded and rusty

o/s/f inner cv boot leaking

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded and peeling

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2016 179,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both o/s/r and n/s/r brake pads worn

both o/s/r and vn/s/r brake disc very corroded and rusty

o/s/f inner cv boot leaking

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded and peeling

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 159,791 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear braket corroded off

exhaust very rusty & corroded

rear number plate loose

Fail 24 Apr 2015 159,791 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear braket corroded off

exhaust very rusty & corroded

rear number plate loose

Pass 2 Apr 2014 135,921 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake pads worn

rear exhaust box very corroded and rusty

Fail 2 Apr 2014 135,921 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake pads worn

rear exhaust box very corroded and rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2013 109,298 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 104,373 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 96,330 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)

Pass 12 May 2010 86,479 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 74,971 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 59,490 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 VZT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VZT, 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 VZT registered?

RF05 VZT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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