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RV55 PKO

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,651 mi
Last recorded163,651 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 163,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded in places and rear hanger been repaired

Fail 15 Mar 2018 163,651 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working contacts corroded (1.1.C.1d)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded in places and rear hanger been repaired

Pass 11 Mar 2017 158,493 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Mirror outer casing missing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has repairs made to support hanger

Under vehicle covers fitted (engine / sills)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 158,493 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

front brake application uneven 30% imbalance (3.7.B.2)

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Mirror outer casing missing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has repairs made to support hanger

Under vehicle covers fitted (engine / sills)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 150,836 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

under cover fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2016 150,831 miles

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

under cover fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 149,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2014 147,027 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 123,168 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

emission to clean for smoke meter to read

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 8 Mar 2013 123,168 miles

emission to clean for smoke meter to read

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 29 Nov 2011 99,850 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 81,855 miles

emission to clean for smoke meter to read

slight damage to offside rear inner wheel rim

Fail 24 Nov 2009 62,434 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

emissions to low to record a reading

n/s/f tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2009 62,434 miles

emissions to low to record a reading

n/s/f tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2008 47,904 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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RV55 PKO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PKO, 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 PKO registered?

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

Is RV55 PKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 PKO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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