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RJ55 GBF

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,810 mi
Last recorded141,810 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 GBF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 141,810 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 137,479 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy or driveshaft bearing ? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 137,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no image (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy or driveshaft bearing ? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 134,879 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy or driveshaft ? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 134,878 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy or driveshaft ? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 132,299 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 132,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 126,135 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2018 110,416 miles

exhaust box outer skin deteriorating

Pass 16 Oct 2017 106,751 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 101,407 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 96,204 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 96,204 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 91,511 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 86,606 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 86,606 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 81,961 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 72,484 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 60,658 miles

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

vehicle has sill covers

Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,045 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 33,374 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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RJ55 GBF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RJ55 GBF, 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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RJ55 GBF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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