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RV55 PJX

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,654 mi
Last recorded127,654 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 PJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 127,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 127,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 114,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 107,450 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn low (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 May 2017 107,450 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn low (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 102,706 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

off side mirror damage

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 102,694 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre exhaust box corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 96,524 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 May 2014 90,012 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 84,752 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 84,752 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 75,930 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 64,387 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 55,757 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,638 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 53,638 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,920 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 39,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 PJX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJX, 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 PJX registered?

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

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