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RF55 XAD

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

218,351 mi
Last recorded218,351 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 218,351 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 213,862 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 199,188 miles

Both rear brake disc's rusty and glazed.

Centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount. ()

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear subframe rusty.

Rear-most exhaust heatshield loose and rattling.

Fail 22 Sep 2016 199,188 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear-most hanger broken. (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear brake disc's rusty and glazed.

Centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount. ()

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear subframe rusty.

Rear-most exhaust heatshield loose and rattling.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 185,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

service light on

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2015 185,632 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

service light on

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2014 173,015 miles

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops insecure

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Fail 26 Nov 2013 154,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

Pass 26 Nov 2013 154,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

Pass 15 Nov 2012 137,715 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front bumper damaged

n/s/r tyre feathered

o/s/f foglamp inop

rear washers inop

Pass 25 Oct 2011 118,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake discs slighty scored

rear brake discs slighty corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2010 100,291 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn on inside edges.

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres worn on insde edges & small cuts to the treads

Fail 2 Nov 2010 99,933 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn on inside edges.

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres worn on insde edges & small cuts to the treads

Pass 9 Nov 2009 76,491 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 53,088 miles

Slight play in nearside front wheel

Fail 17 Nov 2008 53,088 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight play in nearside front wheel

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 XAD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XAD, 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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RF55 XAD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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