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RJ55 HNZ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,660 mi
Last recorded111,660 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 111,660 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

front wishbone bushes perished

knocking noise front suspension/ steering area ?

n/s/f wheelbearng noisey

rear shock upper cushions perished

Fail 18 Oct 2013 111,656 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

front wishbone bushes perished

knocking noise front suspension/ steering area ?

n/s/f wheelbearng noisey

rear shock upper cushions perished

Fail 20 Dec 2012 106,991 miles

Both front tyre getting low and balding on very inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSR tyre very low and bald on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

minor blow from cat

play in N/S inner rack joint

slight play in OSR wheel bearing

Pass 20 Dec 2012 106,991 miles

Both front tyre getting low and balding on very inner edges

OSR tyre very low and bald on inner edge

minor blow from cat

play in N/S inner rack joint

slight play in OSR wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jun 2012 98,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 84,046 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 84,023 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 21 Jul 2010 67,694 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 50,637 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 HNZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 HNZ, 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 HNZ registered?

RJ55 HNZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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