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RJ55 HNU

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,830 mi
Last recorded96,830 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 HNU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 96,830 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 96,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 94,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off smooth on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 94,579 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off smooth on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 93,029 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise replace (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 93,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise replace (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 89,135 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 83,313 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 83,313 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 76,825 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 69,157 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 69,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 63,672 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 57,440 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 51,728 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 45,711 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,258 miles

front tyres wearing low and cut in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2009 40,258 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres wearing low and cut in nearside front tyre

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 HNU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ55 HNU, 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 RJ55 HNU registered?

RJ55 HNU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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