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RK05 AYT

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,515 mi
Last recorded168,515 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 AYT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 168,515 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 162,246 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 156,428 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 151,502 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 147,446 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Nov 2019 147,446 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Nov 2018 132,445 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel long

Fail 19 Nov 2018 132,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel long

Pass 21 Aug 2017 123,666 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 123,666 miles

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

Exhaust hangers corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall damaged

Offside Rear Tyre side wall damaged and wearing on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2016 119,622 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 103,874 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre has cuts in tread

Fail 19 Aug 2015 103,871 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 27 Aug 2014 91,181 miles

emissions to low to register on analyser

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 19 Aug 2013 79,036 miles

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

emission readings to low to register on analyser

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

splits appearing on inner wall of offside front tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2013 79,036 miles

emission readings to low to register on analyser

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

splits appearing on inner wall of offside front tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,136 miles

nearside number plate light slightly dim

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 25 Aug 2011 56,995 miles

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

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 25 Aug 2011 56,995 miles

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 21 Jun 2010 45,919 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2009 34,313 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 22,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RK05 AYT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RK05 AYT, 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 RK05 AYT registered?

RK05 AYT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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