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RJ05 PYX

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

164,995 mi
Last recorded164,995 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 PYX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 164,995 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 158,797 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 151,773 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 141,837 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 135,737 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 130,085 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 127,411 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 127,411 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 121,242 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 121,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 113,282 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 98,457 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to deform on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2017 98,453 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to deform on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2016 84,885 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 84,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 77,928 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 71,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds loose

engine management light on dash illuminated

Pass 19 Mar 2013 63,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

body sill covers fitted

both front tyres worn down on inner of tyre treads

damage to offside of vehicle

engine management light on

front and rear brake pads worn slightly

slight damage to offside of rear bumper

tow bar fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,394 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2011 49,012 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 49,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 42,099 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 34,933 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,933 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,585 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 PYX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PYX, 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 PYX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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