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RF55 XAC

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,741 mi
Last recorded116,741 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 116,741 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 111,623 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts n/s/f inner lowest (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

both rear shock absorber outer casings adrift

centre and rear exhaust boxes rusting

n/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2019 111,623 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f 205/50/zr17 w rated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts n/s/f inner lowest (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

both rear shock absorber outer casings adrift

centre and rear exhaust boxes rusting

n/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2018 103,250 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 103,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2017 96,422 miles

all springs slightly corroded

emissions to clean to register

exhaust poor condition

n/s/r shock upper shield insecure

Fail 8 May 2017 96,422 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

emissions to clean to register

exhaust poor condition

n/s/r shock upper shield insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2016 90,945 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Sep 2016 90,945 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2015 85,559 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked but not likely to get misread

Pass 17 Sep 2014 77,561 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

front no.plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Fail 17 Sep 2014 77,561 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

both rear tyres uneven tread wear

front no.plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 19 Sep 2013 69,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Rear exhaust system corroded

Slight uneven treadwear on offside rear tyre inner edge205/50/R17 93W

Pass 25 Sep 2012 61,782 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded and weak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 55,263 miles

offside front wheel buckled on inner edge

underside of car very muddy

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2010 46,564 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 37,367 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 29,378 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 XAC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 XAC, 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 XAC registered?

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

Is RF55 XAC safe to buy?

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