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RX55 POJ

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,379 mi
Last recorded117,379 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 POJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 117,379 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 116,000 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 114,584 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 112,624 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 112,624 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 110,343 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 108,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 106,621 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 106,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 102,321 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 102,321 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 98,008 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 93,074 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 87,811 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 81,488 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 73,664 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 66,812 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 66,812 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 60,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 60,537 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 49,925 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 40,071 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 40,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 30,504 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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RX55 POJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RX55 POJ, 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 RX55 POJ registered?

RX55 POJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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