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RY05 RXZ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,115 mi
Last recorded137,115 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 137,115 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 130,852 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 129,248 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 124,390 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 124,308 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users pat fluid cannister (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 118,122 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 118,115 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 112,167 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of vehicle (3.5.1g)

Sat nav holder in screen

Pass 5 Sep 2016 106,316 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 99,530 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 95,212 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

nsf wheel bearing slightly noisy when spun

Pass 14 Aug 2014 95,212 miles

nsf wheel bearing slightly noisy when spun

Pass 28 Aug 2013 86,536 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2013 86,536 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2012 74,372 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 63,203 miles

Emissions to clean to be picked up by gas tester

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 56,089 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions to clean to register

Pass 17 Jun 2008 47,985 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 RXZ 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 78.9%.

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 RXZ, 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 RXZ registered?

RY05 RXZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is RY05 RXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 RXZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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