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RN54 HVV

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

237,094 mi
Last recorded237,094 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 HVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 237,094 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 237,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 228,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Fail 27 Jan 2023 228,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 2 Feb 2022 220,355 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 209,222 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 209,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

reverse light in-op

Pass 3 Feb 2020 201,385 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 201,385 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres, edges worn

Pass 26 Jan 2019 193,970 miles

front tyres

headlight images

Pass 1 Feb 2018 185,425 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 170,250 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2016 152,663 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 152,663 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 134,254 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)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 134,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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 22 Jan 2014 117,310 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 117,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 99,366 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 23 Jan 2012 81,295 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 64,264 miles

minor chips in windscreen

n/s/r wheel bearing showing wear

rear number plate cracked

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

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

front and rear tyres differant makes

front tyres wearing low

front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 14 Jan 2011 64,264 miles

front and rear tyres differant makes

front tyres wearing low

front tyres wearing on shoulders

minor chips in windscreen

n/s/r wheel bearing showing wear

rear number plate cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2010 54,012 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 43,421 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 30,347 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 30,347 miles

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

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 HVV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RN54 HVV, 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 HVV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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