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RV55 MVJ

2005 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

233,344 mi
Last recorded233,344 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 MVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 233,344 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 227,088 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 218,399 miles

Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Front number plate slight faded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear hand brake travel

Fail 27 Aug 2019 218,393 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Front number plate slight faded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear hand brake travel

Pass 13 Aug 2018 207,648 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 192,360 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 188,605 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 109,739 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 154,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 144,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2011 136,364 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 128,306 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 120,475 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 111,513 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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RV55 MVJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RV55 MVJ, 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 RV55 MVJ registered?

RV55 MVJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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