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RF55 XAH

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,660 mi
Last recorded92,660 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 92,660 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

N/S/R brake caliper damp with oil. No leaks at time of test but further attention advised.

O/S head lamp aim on lower limits. Unable to adjust.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Some damage to n/s/r wheel rim

Pass 24 Oct 2024 91,040 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 91,040 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 89,179 miles

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2022 87,213 miles

slight under body corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2021 85,525 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 83,608 miles

Both front and rear brake discs staring to corrode on inner surface.

Both n/s tyres starting to crack.

Both rear lower stabilizer link bushes starting to perish.

Both trailing arm bushes starting to un-bond.

Slight corrosion on under side of vehicle.

Steering rack has small leak.

Pass 30 Oct 2019 82,038 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 78,850 miles

Both Front and Rear sub frames starting to corrode

Both rear coil spring corroded

Centre box of exhaust system outer skin staring to come off

Pass 9 Nov 2017 74,891 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 70,302 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 63,815 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 30 Oct 2014 57,367 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 50,708 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 44,248 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 38,869 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 34,381 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 29,425 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 29,425 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 23,621 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 XAH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XAH, 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 XAH registered?

RF55 XAH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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