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RJ55 XCH

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,482 mi
Last recorded129,482 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 129,482 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 124,073 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 124,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2016 118,221 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 111,069 miles

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 12 Jun 2014 104,912 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 91,784 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 75,853 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 75,853 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 66,056 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 58,817 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 58,817 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 50,061 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 40,836 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 40,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 XCH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XCH, 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 XCH registered?

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

Is RJ55 XCH safe to buy?

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