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RN05 EHM

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,933 mi
Last recorded123,933 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 EHM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 123,933 miles

both front suspension arm bushes seperating and slight play

engine warning on

exhaust mounts badly corroded and rear broken

front brake hoses corroded

front brake imbalance

osr tyre wall damaged and nail 2055017

play osr roll bar link /slight play nsr

rear brake discs worn corroded and scored

rear reg plate delaminated

Pass 18 Jul 2013 117,735 miles

rear indicators discoloured

sliught play rear roll bar links

exhaust rear mount broken

front brake imbalance

Pass 2 Aug 2012 114,533 miles

engine service lamp on

exhaust rear mount deteriorated

some dents and scratches

vibrations on start up/stop gearbox

Pass 3 Aug 2011 111,954 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 111,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 108,323 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 108,323 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 104,829 miles

service light on

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 EHM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EHM, 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 EHM registered?

RN05 EHM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is RN05 EHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN05 EHM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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