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RJ05 ZZX

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,746 mi
Last recorded168,746 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 ZZX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 168,746 miles

Chassis, coil springs, suspension components, brake and fuel lines corroded

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 163,860 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside fronts (4.1.E.1)

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp is inoperative

exhaust systems supporting brackets are corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2016 151,920 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 151,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2015 136,782 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 122,191 miles

rear discs pads ok 60 clean adjust

Fail 22 Apr 2014 122,191 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear discs pads ok 60 clean adjust

Pass 8 May 2013 109,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2013 108,830 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 100,040 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2011 89,903 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 79,952 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 71,445 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,010 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of skiping wear on inner edges

offside front tyre worn to legal limit in center and worn bald on inner edge

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 ZZX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZZX, 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 ZZX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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