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RJ55 OPA

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,495 mi
Last recorded158,495 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 158,495 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 155,864 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 153,310 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2021 153,310 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2020 149,805 miles

child seats fitted

nearside rear footbrake performance

Pass 9 Apr 2019 141,855 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

front tyres, worn edges

Pass 26 Feb 2018 134,480 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 128,738 miles

offside front tyre edge

offside handbrake, handbrake lever travel

Pass 22 Oct 2015 116,067 miles

exhaust mounting bracket

offside rear numberplate light dim

Pass 23 Oct 2014 112,538 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm rubber bush slightly worn

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 12 Oct 2013 104,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Oct 2013 104,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2012 98,893 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 90,939 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 72,132 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 53,615 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 53,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 53,147 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 53,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,463 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 OPA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OPA, 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 OPA registered?

RJ55 OPA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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