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RV55 MWD

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,332 mi
Last recorded120,332 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 MWD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 120,332 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

Pass 1 Oct 2015 106,410 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 106,410 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 96,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing thin inner edges

rear tyres wearing thin 2-3.mm

Pass 4 Sep 2013 86,827 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 79,746 miles

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)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 79,746 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 72,640 miles

front tyres wearing thin 2.mm

Pass 4 Oct 2010 65,442 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 65,424 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 61,000 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 56,157 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 MWD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green 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 RV55 MWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV55 MWD registered?

RV55 MWD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is RV55 MWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 MWD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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