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RJ05 HLN

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,460 mi
Last recorded155,460 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 HLN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 155,460 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2020 155,452 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust hanger needs welding back on (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 150,028 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 143,985 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

smoke test too clean read

Fail 6 Apr 2018 143,967 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

smoke test too clean read

Pass 6 Apr 2017 134,880 miles

all four tyres wearing on inner edge, no cords showing

Pass 16 Apr 2016 125,238 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 109,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 95,152 miles

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 95,152 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 85,283 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 69,884 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 69,884 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 62,380 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 54,449 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 51,805 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 39,629 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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RJ05 HLN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RJ05 HLN, 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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RJ05 HLN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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