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RV55 MXY

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,483 mi
Last recorded161,483 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 161,483 miles

battery cover fitted

emissions 0.00

engine covers fitted

o/s/f wishbone, rear bush has slight play and deterioration

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2017 158,441 miles

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

corrosion to rear exhaust mounting

under covers fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2017 158,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion to rear exhaust mounting

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 146,674 miles

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

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 135,457 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 135,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 126,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near-side front marker light inop

Pass 2 Sep 2013 115,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 115,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Aug 2012 106,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 97,419 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 78,934 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 60,490 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 42,250 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 MXY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MXY, 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 MXY registered?

RV55 MXY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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