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RF55 NXY

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

191,923 mi
Last recorded191,923 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 NXY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 191,923 miles

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

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

various covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Jan 2019 191,923 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

various covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Feb 2018 178,830 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm / heavily worn on inner edge / advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x3 (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 178,830 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm / heavily worn on inner edge / advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x3 (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 165,992 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge / wearing unevenly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 149,968 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x3 (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 134,152 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 134,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 113,202 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 91,450 miles

Centre exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2012 68,661 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 44,672 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 28,269 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 22,508 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 22,508 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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RF55 NXY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RF55 NXY, 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 RF55 NXY registered?

RF55 NXY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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The MOT history for RF55 NXY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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