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RJ05 HKZ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,853 mi
Last recorded165,853 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 HKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 165,853 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 165,853 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 155,473 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 145,832 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 141,986 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 133,886 miles

Front brake pads low

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 133,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake pads low

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 131,221 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 123,553 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Front front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2017 123,552 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Front front tyres wearing on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2016 116,158 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 108,689 miles

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both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

dent in o/s/r wheel inner rim

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2014 102,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre side wall in poor condition

n/s/r tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

small chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Apr 2014 102,791 miles

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

n/s/f tyre side wall in poor condition

n/s/r tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

small chips in windscreen

Pass 1 May 2013 96,618 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 96,540 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 88,566 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 88,566 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 76,189 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 61,287 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 48,468 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 48,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 27,319 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

rear licence plate starting to distort

Fail 31 Jan 2008 27,319 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear licence plate starting to distort

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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RJ05 HKZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ05 HKZ, 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 RJ05 HKZ registered?

RJ05 HKZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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