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RJ55 RBO

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,574 mi
Last recorded106,574 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 RBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 106,574 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2017 106,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2016 102,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked on inner sidewall but no cord exposed

Pass 14 Oct 2014 101,226 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 92,923 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 92,923 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 85,194 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 85,194 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 74,593 miles

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Fail 7 Apr 2010 64,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

emissions to clean for smoke tester to read

Pass 7 Apr 2010 64,147 miles

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

emissions to clean for smoke tester to read

Pass 14 Apr 2009 52,626 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 41,380 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 RBO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 RBO, 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 RBO registered?

RJ55 RBO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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