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RY05 LPK

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,355 mi
Last recorded141,355 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 LPK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 141,355 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inners (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 9 May 2019 141,355 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inners (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 9 May 2018 132,646 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 121,215 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 10 May 2017 121,215 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 10 May 2016 108,681 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 9 May 2016 108,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 8 May 2015 97,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2015 97,449 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 81,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 81,295 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 67,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 52,297 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 46,991 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 41,390 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 36,975 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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RY05 LPK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LPK, 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 RY05 LPK registered?

RY05 LPK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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