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RN54 VNF

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

220,023 mi
Last recorded220,023 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 VNF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2020 220,023 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mounting defective

Pass 17 Oct 2019 210,113 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 210,113 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 198,534 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and slighty mishaped (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 198,524 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and slighty mishaped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 190,952 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

Engine covers fitted

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 184,581 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 177,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre scrubbing outer edge

Fail 28 Oct 2015 177,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre scrubbing outer edge

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working 2 x side lights out (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 167,998 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 167,998 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 157,291 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 146,296 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing low / uneven

Pass 28 Oct 2011 136,012 miles

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

damp patch lower engine

Pass 29 Oct 2010 124,692 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 113,409 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 101,749 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 101,749 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2008 84,655 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 VNF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VNF, 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 VNF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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