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RJ55 UTS

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

181,899 mi
Last recorded181,899 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 UTS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 181,899 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 181,899 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 170,418 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 162,823 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage streeing rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 154,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2015 154,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 148,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 138,710 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 138,750 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 119,825 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 86,962 miles

child seat fitted to rear seats (rear seatbelts not checked)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 58,406 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 29,006 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 25,509 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 UTS is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UTS, 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 UTS registered?

RJ55 UTS is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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