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RF55 UOS

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,908 mi
Last recorded158,908 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 UOS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 158,908 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 149,920 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 137,978 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 137,978 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 129,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beyond service requirements (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beyond service requirements (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 129,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beyond service requirements (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beyond service requirements (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 122,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beyond service requirements (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread inner edge wearing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beyond service requirements (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 115,081 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 115,081 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 104,041 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 104,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside rear tyre tread inner edge wearing

Pass 17 Mar 2014 93,317 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 82,766 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 71,909 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 60,433 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 60,390 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 51,405 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 39,609 miles

rear brake pads require closer inspection

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 UOS is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UOS, 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 UOS registered?

RF55 UOS is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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