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RV55 PHX

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

77,405 mi
Last recorded77,405 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 77,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 76,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2024 75,852 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 74,705 miles

exhaust silencers outer skins corroded

Pass 20 May 2022 74,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 73,571 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 73,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 72,420 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 71,428 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 70,818 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2016 70,007 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 69,098 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 67,891 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 66,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Jun 2012 60,597 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 53,247 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 45,734 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 36,473 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 36,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 28,649 miles

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

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 PHX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 PHX, 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 PHX registered?

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

Is RV55 PHX safe to buy?

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