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RN05 DMO

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,654 mi
Last recorded74,654 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 DMO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 74,654 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 66,327 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 66,327 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 59,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 48,296 miles

Child seats fitted offside rear and nearside rear

Covers sills fitted

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

Slight distortion to nearside rear inner wheel rim

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Fail 26 Jun 2012 48,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seats fitted offside rear and nearside rear

Covers sills fitted

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

Rear tyres devoid of tread inner edges

Slight distortion to nearside rear inner wheel rim

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 16 Jun 2011 42,236 miles

Front and rear tyres wearing on inside edges.

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 42,236 miles

Front and rear tyres wearing on inside edges.

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 33,591 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 25,310 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 16,406 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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RN05 DMO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RN05 DMO, 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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RN05 DMO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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