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RJ55 UTP

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

218,200 mi
Last recorded218,200 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 218,200 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 208,095 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 208,093 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 203,161 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 201,328 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2017 201,308 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 200,650 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted.

Fail 31 Oct 2015 200,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 19,425 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service engine system light on

Fail 7 Nov 2014 19,425 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service engine system light on

Pass 29 Oct 2013 182,738 miles

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

Offside front tyre pressure low

Fail 29 Oct 2013 182,737 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside front tyre pressure low

Pass 7 Nov 2012
Fail 2 Nov 2012 161,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 135,926 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 109,957 miles

emission to clean for smoke meter to read

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 28 Oct 2009 85,162 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 60,622 miles

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

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 UTP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UTP, 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 UTP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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