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RY05 BVX

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,235 mi
Last recorded133,235 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 BVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 133,235 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 122,211 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 113,396 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 103,764 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 95,389 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 82,990 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 72,105 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 57,856 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 57,856 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 51,433 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 44,518 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 37,316 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 37,316 miles

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

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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RY05 BVX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RY05 BVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY05 BVX registered?

RY05 BVX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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The MOT history for RY05 BVX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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