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RF55 UPS

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,621 mi
Last recorded182,621 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 UPS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 182,621 miles

both offside tyres void of tread on inner edges

nearside parking brake performance low

overall parking brake performance just met minimum requirements

Fail 1 Nov 2024 182,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

both offside tyres void of tread on inner edges

nearside parking brake performance low

overall parking brake performance just met minimum requirements

Pass 21 Oct 2023 173,653 miles

rear exhaust box casing corroded and peeling away

rear exhaust heat shield shows some damage near fuel tank

Fail 21 Oct 2023 173,653 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

rear exhaust box casing corroded and peeling away

rear exhaust heat shield shows some damage near fuel tank

Pass 2 Nov 2022 166,014 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 165,915 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 158,356 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 149,831 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside front brake disc corroded

Nearside rear tyre cracked, split and worn on inner edge

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 149,627 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside front brake disc corroded

Nearside rear tyre cracked, split and worn on inner edge

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 138,881 miles

Central exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 138,848 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 127,487 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 127,487 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 120,081 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 120,081 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 113,520 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 113,444 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 May 2014 102,765 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2014 102,765 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 98,249 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 98,247 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 94,771 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 89,238 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 81,243 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 69,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UPS is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UPS, 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 UPS registered?

RF55 UPS is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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