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RJ05 PZP

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

148,410 mi
Last recorded148,410 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 148,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 143,694 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Middle and rear silencer outer skin breaking up (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear hangar broken off but system supported adequately (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 143,694 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Middle and rear silencer outer skin breaking up (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear hangar broken off but system supported adequately (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 140,717 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 140,698 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 139,105 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2020 138,316 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest lever missing but still working.

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 135,695 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 135,695 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 127,594 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 127,594 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 104,297 miles

Nearside Front slight bind when rotated wheel

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing and worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 96,926 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear tyres need air

Pass 29 Apr 2015 94,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 87,397 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 87,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 83,302 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 83,293 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 79,443 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 79,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 75,325 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 70,919 miles

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

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

faint beam pattern from offside headlight.

Pass 23 May 2009 62,912 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 55,283 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 PZP 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 70.8%.

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 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 PZP, 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 PZP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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