MOT Status
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150,464 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both rear Tyres are worn smooth on inner shoulders
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)
front discs lipped
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate damaged (6.3.1d)
Stop lamp not working n/s/r (1.2.1b)
coil spring broken n/s/f (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)
Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r (1.4.A.2f)
Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)
front discs lipped
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate damaged (6.3.1d)
front pads 75 percent wear
n/s/f tyre has cut on inner edge side wall
Headlamp aim too low n/s/f and o/s/f headlight beam to low (1.8)
front pads 75 percent wear
n/s/f tyre has cut on inner edge side wall
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
cut in o/s/r tyre on inner tread but not to cords
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
n/s/f side marker light not working
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RY05 LVA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 LVA, 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 LVA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 June 2005.
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