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RV55 WFN

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,430 mi
Last recorded164,430 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 164,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Nov 2017 164,428 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2016 156,779 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 148,304 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 135,501 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 125,747 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 114,079 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 99,386 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 79,824 miles

both front tyres low on tread

front brake discs looking worn and slightly corroded

rear brake discs looking slightly worn and corroded

rear washer innoperative

Pass 29 Sep 2009 76,226 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 59,191 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 59,191 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (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 WFN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WFN, 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 WFN registered?

RV55 WFN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is RV55 WFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 WFN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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