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RK55 XMD

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,085 mi
Last recorded140,085 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 XMD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2021 140,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 128,251 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 114,860 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 97,669 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 82,486 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 82,486 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 70,196 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 65,420 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 62,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted n/s rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,304 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 53,593 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 45,931 miles

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

Slight sidewall damage to offside front tyre, but no cords exposed

Fail 17 Sep 2010 45,931 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Slight sidewall damage to offside front tyre, but no cords exposed

Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,266 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,896 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 XMD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XMD, 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 RK55 XMD registered?

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

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