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RJ05 KJZ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,487 mi
Last recorded155,487 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Mar 2012 155,487 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 145,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 121,352 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded on the edges

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

lower engine cover fitted

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on the edges

outer sill mouldings fitted

small chips in the windscreen

top engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2009 107,994 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 79,955 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 KJZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 RJ05 KJZ, 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 KJZ registered?

RJ05 KJZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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