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RY05 XXF

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,263 mi
Last recorded152,263 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 XXF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 152,263 miles

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rear exhaust hanger broken heat shield rattling

Fail 5 Aug 2016 152,263 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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rear exhaust hanger broken heat shield rattling

Pass 25 Jul 2015 141,361 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover and under trays fitted

service light on

Pass 23 Jul 2014 133,120 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 128,171 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 118,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Aug 2012 118,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 98,216 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 79,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2010 79,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2009 62,345 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 49,543 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 XXF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XXF, 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 XXF registered?

RY05 XXF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is RY05 XXF safe to buy?

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