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RY05 LRA

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,571 mi
Last recorded146,571 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 LRA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 146,571 miles

front number plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 16 Sep 2011 135,195 miles

rear seats folded down--belts not checked

Pass 20 Sep 2010 119,684 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 103,645 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 91,736 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 91,736 miles

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

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 LRA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LRA, 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 LRA registered?

RY05 LRA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is RY05 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 LRA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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