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RF05 VZV

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,866 mi
Last recorded141,866 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 VZV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 141,866 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 141,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 129,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 129,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 113,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 113,135 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 101,190 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 99,140 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 96,815 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 96,812 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 94,579 miles

both rear springs corroding

Fail 18 Apr 2017 94,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear springs corroding

Pass 4 May 2016 91,907 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 May 2016 91,904 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing rear (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rippling on inner edge and tyre pattern faulty (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal and rippling on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2015 86,930 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 78,127 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 71,150 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,367 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 54,460 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 47,133 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 42,523 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 31,104 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 VZV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red 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 VZV, 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 VZV registered?

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

Is RF05 VZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 VZV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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