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RF55 XAP

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,851 mi
Last recorded165,851 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 165,851 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

anti skid service message on dash

Fail 17 Sep 2024 165,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

anti skid service message on dash

Pass 15 Sep 2023 158,451 miles

Anti skid warning on dash

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 151,115 miles

Nearside dip beam weak image

Offside Front Coil spring corroded + both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 151,115 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside dip beam weak image

Offside Front Coil spring corroded + both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 138,427 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside front and rear and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel dented

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Offside and near side tyre tread slight distortion

Pass 20 Oct 2020 128,934 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective system badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2019 116,790 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 101,825 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still adequate supported

Pass 30 Mar 2017 86,514 miles

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

offside rear tyre has nail in

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2017 86,509 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has nail in

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 81,984 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 76,333 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 69,876 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 64,059 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 57,928 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 50,505 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s front tyre worn low on inner shoulder.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 50,505 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s front tyre worn low on inner shoulder.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 42,395 miles

Both front tyres have un even tread wear on inner shoulders

Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,866 miles

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

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

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

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 XAP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

RF55 XAP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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