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RJ55 OJG

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

182,089 mi
Last recorded182,089 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 182,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody surface rust

Pass 12 Aug 2023 174,274 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 166,673 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 154,169 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges and near limit

some play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 6 Sep 2021 154,126 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play on locking nut (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyres worn

Pass 8 Sep 2020 138,626 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 137,181 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 115,333 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn badly inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2017 95,608 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 95,608 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 90,147 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH N/S AND O/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 84,731 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 79,427 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 74,394 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 68,852 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 62,320 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 56,778 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 47,139 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low(not fully visble)

slight brake disc wear

Fail 9 Sep 2008 47,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake pads getting low(not fully visble)

slight brake disc wear

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 OJG 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 84.2%.

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

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