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RY05 BWG

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,508 mi
Last recorded179,508 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 179,508 miles

Nearside Rear pads look low,advise wheels off inspection asap

Nearside Rear tyre distorted and on the limit,advise renewing asap

Offside Front amber sidelight inoperative

Rear exhaust bracket broken

all shock absorbers appear soft-mainly rear -limited vision on condition due to rain

obstruction in swept area of windscreen -(removed at time of test!)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 164,448 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 149,244 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear shock absorber bumpstop insecure

offside rear shock absorber bumpstop insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2014 149,244 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear shock absorber bumpstop insecure

offside rear shock absorber bumpstop insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2013 136,055 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 136,055 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 125,792 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 109,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 98,413 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 98,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 86,849 miles

n/s/f tyre close getting low

rear brake pads low

Fail 30 Dec 2008 86,847 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre close getting low

rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Jul 2008 80,873 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and offside front tyre slightly out of shape

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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RY05 BWG 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 69.2%.

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 RY05 BWG, 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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RY05 BWG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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