MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads appear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad appears thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre stepped inner edge
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
Headlamp adjusters no longer function.
Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Both front tyres worn on inner edges 205/50W17 XL
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Both front tyres worn on inner edges 205/50W17 XL
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/F tyre close to limit
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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RK05 SWU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 SWU, 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 SWU registered?
RK05 SWU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 March 2005.
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