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RF55 XBA

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,654 mi
Last recorded62,654 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 XBA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2026 62,654 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 57,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 51,324 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 45,518 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 39,710 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 33,823 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 30,949 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 25,626 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 20,751 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 17,534 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 12,831 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 12,513 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 12,104 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 11,658 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 10,936 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 10,257 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 9,177 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 7,754 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 5,371 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 XBA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF55 XBA registered?

RF55 XBA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is RF55 XBA safe to buy?

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