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RL55 OEO

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

231,156 mi
Last recorded231,156 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL55 OEO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2017 231,156 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 213,630 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn

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

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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RL55 OEO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 RL55 OEO, 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 RL55 OEO registered?

RL55 OEO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is RL55 OEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL55 OEO shows 2 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 RL55 OEO have outstanding finance?

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