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RN54 HVT

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

198,200 mi
Last recorded198,200 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 HVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2018 198,200 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear additional position lamp not working

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 182,068 miles

Offside door mirror damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2016 164,073 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 144,697 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 144,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 124,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2013 108,882 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 108,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 95,020 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 83,113 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 69,488 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 57,665 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 40,050 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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RN54 HVT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RN54 HVT, 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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RN54 HVT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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