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RJ55 UTX

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,034 mi
Last recorded166,034 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 UTX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 166,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2021 157,187 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 157,187 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 148,642 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Slightly (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlights lenses deteriorated

Mirror covers missing

Fail 21 Jan 2020 148,642 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Slightly (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlights lenses deteriorated

Mirror covers missing

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 137,718 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 124,682 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 111,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 104,813 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 104,813 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 93,454 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 80,007 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 79,999 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 63,795 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 50,969 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 50,969 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 39,887 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2010 39,887 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,405 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,372 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 22,372 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 UTX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UTX, 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 UTX registered?

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

Is RJ55 UTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ55 UTX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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