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RK55 XLD

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

63,276 mi
Last recorded63,276 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 XLD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 63,276 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 63,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 62,252 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 60,995 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 59,544 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 58,290 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 57,283 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber starting to split from the centre (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 56,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 55,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 53,662 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 51,931 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 50,289 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 50,289 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 47,874 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 47,874 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 43,695 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 43,695 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 39,766 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 37,488 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 34,827 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 32,334 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,195 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 27,786 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 27,786 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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RK55 XLD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RK55 XLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK55 XLD registered?

RK55 XLD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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