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RJ55 OKP

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,317 mi
Last recorded148,317 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 OKP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 148,317 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 139,815 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 139,815 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 130,512 miles

Central Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror indicator nsf (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 125,881 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 120,848 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 115,548 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 106,629 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 97,528 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

steering rack damp

Pass 5 Mar 2016 94,116 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 90,238 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 85,507 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2014 85,507 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2013 81,599 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 69,092 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 56,011 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 56,011 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 45,052 miles

front brake pads getting thin

Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,772 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 41,772 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 33,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 33,434 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 OKP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OKP, 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 OKP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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