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RK05 SVF

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

207,162 mi
Last recorded207,162 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 SVF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 207,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 195,624 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing noisy.

Offside Rear slightly lower than n/s.

Fail 28 Jun 2017 195,624 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven lower although o/s may be reading higher due to binding. (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing noisy.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 186,685 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 186,671 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)

front tyres wearing inner edges advise check wheel alignment.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 179,204 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 179,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 171,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 171,197 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing inner edge,geometry requires adjustment?

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 2 May 2013 164,722 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 164,722 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 154,138 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 145,654 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 145,653 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 136,017 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 126,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 105,070 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 105,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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RK05 SVF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RK05 SVF, 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 SVF registered?

RK05 SVF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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