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RF05 YYZ

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

171,240 mi
Last recorded171,240 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 171,240 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 167,890 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 167,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 164,074 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 159,687 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 159,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater not working wing mirror side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 155,355 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 150,469 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 145,067 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 139,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 118,334 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 88,282 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 83,177 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 83,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,994 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,888 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 YYZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YYZ, 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 YYZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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