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RV55 MWZ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

182,129 mi
Last recorded182,129 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 MWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 182,129 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 172,779 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 163,105 miles

EXHAUST RUSTED

Fail 18 Jan 2017 163,105 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST RUSTED

Nearside Rear TYRE FLAT

Nearside Rear TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGE

Offside Front TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGE

Pass 25 Jun 2015 144,225 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 129,587 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 129,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 120,603 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 2 Jul 2012 114,675 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 109,682 miles

2 child seats fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 106,492 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 92,416 miles

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

hardley any reserve travel

Pass 19 Sep 2008 72,061 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 MWZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MWZ, 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 MWZ registered?

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

Is RV55 MWZ safe to buy?

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