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RJ05 HLV

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,543 mi
Last recorded109,543 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 HLV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 109,543 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 18 Jul 2020 109,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre worn inner edge

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2019 103,681 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2018 98,358 miles

Under trays fitted.

Fail 14 Jul 2018 98,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken. (4.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 31 Jul 2017 93,240 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2016 86,664 miles

Under trays fitted.

Fail 10 Jul 2016 86,664 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing X1 missing. (4.2.A.1e)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Jul 2015 81,780 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 79,007 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 73,090 miles

all tyres wearing low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2012 70,001 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2011 65,706 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 55,213 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 43,904 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 42,627 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 42,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 25,356 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 HLV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HLV, 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 HLV registered?

RJ05 HLV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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The MOT history for RJ05 HLV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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