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RN05 DMU

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

194,023 mi
Last recorded194,023 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 194,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 184,262 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 165,758 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust is still secure

Fail 16 Dec 2014 151,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2014 151,712 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2013 136,449 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 123,857 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 95,069 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 81,355 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 62,798 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,935 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 DMU 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 90.9%.

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 DMU, 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 RN05 DMU registered?

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

Is RN05 DMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN05 DMU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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