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RY05 LRN

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,955 mi
Last recorded183,955 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 LRN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 183,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 183,948 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal going to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 178,472 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 178,472 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 171,067 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 164,956 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 158,851 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 145,743 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 133,242 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 120,726 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 103,953 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 88,516 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 82,097 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 72,080 miles

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

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)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to o/s rear outer tyre wall

Pass 20 Jul 2011 67,247 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 67,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 59,033 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 58,848 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 49,735 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,441 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 LRN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LRN, 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 LRN registered?

RY05 LRN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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