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RV55 ZXO

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,551 mi
Last recorded154,551 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 ZXO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 154,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 154,551 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 141,221 miles

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

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

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

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

exaust system corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 133,926 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 123,154 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 110,783 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 92,702 miles

slight damage to offside front inner wheelarch

Pass 13 Aug 2009 73,856 miles

rear exhaust outter skin corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2008 52,714 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
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RV55 ZXO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZXO, 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 ZXO registered?

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

Is RV55 ZXO safe to buy?

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