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RJ05 ZPX

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,507 mi
Last recorded50,507 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 50,507 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 50,139 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 49,733 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 49,277 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 48,272 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 48,372 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 47,873 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 46,965 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 45,260 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 43,975 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 42,309 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,340 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,152 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 ZPX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZPX, 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 ZPX registered?

RJ05 ZPX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is RJ05 ZPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ05 ZPX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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