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RV55 MVK

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,843 mi
Last recorded115,843 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 MVK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 115,843 miles

Engine system service light on

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front lower arm bush split but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 18 Aug 2016 115,843 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine system service light on

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front lower arm bush split but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 21 Aug 2015 110,466 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 110,466 miles

Coolant level low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 110,461 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Coolant level low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 103,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 95,577 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 87,061 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 87,061 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 77,263 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 69,982 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 59,908 miles

offside rear light lens damaged

slight roughness when offside front wheel rotated

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm limit/bold outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit bold inner and outer edges/nail

offside front tyre worn very close to limit bold inner edge

offside rear tyre worn close to limit/bold inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2009 59,908 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear light lens damaged

slight roughness when offside front wheel rotated

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm limit/bold outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit bold inner and outer edges/nail

offside front tyre worn very close to limit bold inner edge

offside rear tyre worn close to limit/bold inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2008 46,453 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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RV55 MVK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RV55 MVK, 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 MVK registered?

RV55 MVK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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The MOT history for RV55 MVK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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