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RJ55 OPL

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,930 mi
Last recorded144,930 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 OPL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 144,930 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 144,922 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 125,070 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 121,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Aug 2014 113,843 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Aug 2014 113,843 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Oct 2013 110,504 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded.

Pass 13 Oct 2012 100,970 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers smearing screen.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 89,855 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 89,855 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 88,600 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 70,620 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low and uneven on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low and uneven on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2008 44,206 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 44,206 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 OPL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OPL, 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 OPL registered?

RJ55 OPL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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