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RL05 XVV

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,779 mi
Last recorded50,779 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 XVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,520cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2023 50,779 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 50,358 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 80,989 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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RL05 XVV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RL05 XVV, 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 RL05 XVV registered?

RL05 XVV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is RL05 XVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL05 XVV shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RL05 XVV have outstanding finance?

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