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RJ55 OKU

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

153,250 mi
Last recorded153,250 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 153,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge / tyre size 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge / tyre size 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 141,106 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 141,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 136,380 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2023 136,380 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2022 131,109 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 121,696 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 114,761 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 102,946 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 90,578 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 84,517 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 73,884 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 58,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 58,286 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 44,712 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre dig in sidewall

Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,598 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre large dig in sidewall

Pass 29 Sep 2011 18,398 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 17,405 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 13,903 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 11,337 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OKU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OKU, 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 OKU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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