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RF55 WYD

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,249 mi
Last recorded163,249 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 WYD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 163,249 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 154,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 142,270 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 141,540 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 131,090 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 125,373 miles

rear exaust box corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2017 125,373 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear exaust box corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 112,633 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Fail 30 Nov 2015 112,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in the side wall, not deep enough to show cords

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge below 1.6mm

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

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

Offside Front Tyre inner edge below 1.6mm

Offside Rear Wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Pass 3 Oct 2014 99,903 miles

both front tyres worn badly on the edges /some deep cuts side walls and treads

Fail 3 Oct 2014 99,902 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn badly on the edges /some deep cuts side walls and treads

Pass 27 Sep 2013 89,500 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 89,500 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 77,559 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 65,598 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 54,127 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 54,127 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,550 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 34,748 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 WYD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WYD, 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 WYD registered?

RF55 WYD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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