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RV05 WRN

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,300 mi
Last recorded161,300 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 WRN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 161,300 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 158,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

front Brake Discs worn

nearside rear Tyre slightly cracked & perished across tread

offside rear Tyre slightly cracked & perished across tread

rear Exhaust Mount broken - system still adequately supported

Fail 22 Oct 2016 158,414 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

front Brake Discs worn

insufficient water hitting screen - unable to test front wiper blades

nearside rear Tyre slightly cracked & perished across tread

offside rear Tyre slightly cracked & perished across tread

rear Exhaust Mount broken - system still adequately supported

Pass 3 Oct 2015 154,293 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre at 3mm

offside front tyre at 3 mm

Pass 4 Oct 2014 148,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres tread wearing low on inner edge

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

rear exhaust mounting braket broken but exhaust still supported

slight play in both rear suspension link rod

Pass 26 Sep 2013 141,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight play n/s/r suspension link rod

tread wearing low on edges both front tyres

Pass 24 Jul 2012 127,282 miles

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

Nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 114,465 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 105,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 105,834 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 95,449 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 82,880 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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RV05 WRN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RV05 WRN, 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 RV05 WRN registered?

RV05 WRN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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