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RN05 LNX

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,377 mi
Last recorded172,377 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 LNX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 172,377 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 172,377 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 162,495 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front wipers smearing

anti skid service light on

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

induction or exhaust noise (unable to locate noise)

o/s/r tyre has cuts inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2015 156,837 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 140,048 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 126,154 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 123,831 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 115,776 miles

rear brake discs and pads worn

Fail 13 Jul 2011 115,776 miles

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

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

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 21 Jul 2010 109,104 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 21 Jul 2010 109,104 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Aug 2009 98,219 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 98,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 89,998 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 LNX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LNX, 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 LNX registered?

RN05 LNX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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