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RJ55 NKM

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,352 mi
Last recorded164,352 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 NKM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 164,352 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 149,602 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 131,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thin inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Dec 2017 123,576 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 123,541 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 111,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Marker light not working.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 111,677 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner side wall and tread worn unevenly. (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Marker light not working.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 96,567 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 87,286 miles

rear back box corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2014 87,286 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

rear back box corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 78,062 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre has a cut in the inner sidewall

Fail 14 Nov 2013 77,391 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre has a cut in the inner sidewall

Pass 25 Oct 2012 67,486 miles

Anti-Skid service light on

Both rear tyres are just starting to crack

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

Nearside rear road wheel is slightly out of shape

Fail 25 Oct 2012 67,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Anti-Skid service light on

Both rear tyres are just starting to crack

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

Nearside rear road wheel is slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Nov 2011 60,043 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 60,043 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 50,347 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 39,787 miles

cuts to n/s/f outer tyre wall

very light scoring to o/s/f brake disc inner face

Pass 6 Nov 2008 29,864 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 NKM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NKM, 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 NKM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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