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RJ05 RWX

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,902 mi
Last recorded110,902 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 RWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 110,902 miles

brake discs slight surface corrosion

o/s/f tyre slight cracking

o/s/r tyre slight cracking

suspension knock from n/s/f difficult to inspect top mount

Fail 5 Nov 2020 110,902 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake discs slight surface corrosion

o/s/f tyre slight cracking

o/s/r tyre slight cracking

suspension knock from n/s/f difficult to inspect top mount

Fail 2 Nov 2020 110,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 107,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

eml on

Pass 3 Apr 2017 99,669 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 90,085 miles

nearside rear child seat fitted

slight wear lip on brake discs

Pass 27 Mar 2015 86,317 miles

1 x rear exhaust mounting broken off (can be welded back on )

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear child seat fitted

wear lip on front brake discs

Fail 21 Mar 2015 86,317 miles

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

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

1 x rear exhaust mounting broken off (can be welded back on )

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear child seat fitted

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 24 Mar 2014 78,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2013 69,164 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,385 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 46,734 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,409 miles

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

both front tyres getting low and worn on inner edge will need replacing very soon

Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,230 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 20,075 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 RWX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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