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RV55 WNX

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,522 mi
Last recorded148,522 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 WNX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 148,522 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 148,521 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 140,569 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front exhaust flexi

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 140,567 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear inner sides split to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front exhaust flexi

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 135,070 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 135,068 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 126,629 miles

Nearside Rear caliper +handbrake cable

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 114,451 miles

Oil leak gear box ()

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 103,889 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 92,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jul 2015 92,018 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust heatshield loose and noisey at rear section

oil level on minimum

travel at handbrake lever

water ingress at front offside headlamp

Pass 1 Aug 2014 80,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Aug 2014 80,374 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil leak at rocker cover area and oil level low

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 29 Jul 2013 68,134 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil level low

service spanner on

Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,134 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

service spanner on

Pass 31 Jul 2012 55,120 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 49,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 49,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,301 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 32,817 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 27,514 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 27,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

cut on outer sidewall of offside rear tyre

rear tyres nearing legal limit

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 WNX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 WNX, 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 WNX registered?

RV55 WNX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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