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RK55 XLF

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,013 mi
Last recorded108,013 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 108,013 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 108,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2024 100,648 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 100,648 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamp levelling device on suspension arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 96,906 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 94,120 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 94,120 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 89,749 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 86,292 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 85,511 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 83,603 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 81,437 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front tyres starting to perish

rear springs starting to corrode on bottom coil

slight movement in o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush

Pass 15 Sep 2016 79,220 miles

steering rack damp

temp repair made to exhaust tail pipe

Fail 13 Sep 2016 79,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

steering rack damp

temp repair made to exhaust tail pipe

Pass 16 Sep 2015 76,563 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 72,887 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 69,192 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 65,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2012 65,301 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2011 59,393 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 50,701 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 41,392 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,370 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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RK55 XLF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XLF, 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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RK55 XLF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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