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RK05 SUA

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

150,182 mi
Last recorded150,182 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 SUA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 150,182 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 133,671 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 133,671 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 116,272 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 108,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 100,820 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 90,742 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 81,226 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 71,943 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 62,685 miles

windscreen cracked outside of swept area on nearside

Pass 10 Mar 2009 53,335 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,178 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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RK05 SUA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SUA, 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 SUA registered?

RK05 SUA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for RK05 SUA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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