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RY05 LPO

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,559 mi
Last recorded156,559 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 LPO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 156,559 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 127,510 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 120,723 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 112,832 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 112,832 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower engine mount rod (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 103,939 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 94,927 miles

NSR tyre distorting on inner edge

OSR tyre bald on inner edge

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 15 Jun 2016 85,936 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 85,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

nail osr tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2015 76,074 miles

Engine system service message on dash

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

OSR outer side light not working

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 65,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 56,840 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 56,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 31 May 2012 48,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2011 41,485 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,520 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 34,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 24,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2008 17,244 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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RY05 LPO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LPO, 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 LPO registered?

RY05 LPO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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