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RY05 XXE

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,902 mi
Last recorded146,902 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 XXE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 146,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 139,480 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes worn

o/s/r brake pipe corroded slightly

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 131,944 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 123,415 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 112,527 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 100,789 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 100,779 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 89,215 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 13 Feb 2012 77,717 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 64,934 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 57,796 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front disc/s worn

Fail 24 Jun 2010 57,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front disc/s worn

Pass 3 Jul 2009 52,995 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2009 52,995 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2008 41,524 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 XXE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XXE, 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 XXE registered?

RY05 XXE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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