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RF55 KLD

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,684 mi
Last recorded135,684 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 KLD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 135,684 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside and nearside rear worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 122,241 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 109,509 miles

offside and nearside front tyre worn slightly out of shape over tread area

Fail 16 Mar 2017 109,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside and nearside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape over tread area

offside front marker light not working

rear washer not working

Pass 21 Mar 2016 97,509 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2016 97,416 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 91,811 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 85,043 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 85,043 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 78,331 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 74,222 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 74,222 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 70,593 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 70,593 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 66,874 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 61,444 miles

All brake pads worn to within 5mm.

Rear number plate separating.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 51,332 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

offside rear indicator bulb slightly pale

unable to fully check underneath due to plastic covers fitted

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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RF55 KLD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RF55 KLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF55 KLD registered?

RF55 KLD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 November 2005.

Is RF55 KLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 KLD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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