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RY55 LKX

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,037 mi
Last recorded103,037 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 LKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 103,037 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 103,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 88,040 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 82,033 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 82,033 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 74,660 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 74,660 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 66,573 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 49,987 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 28,942 miles

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

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

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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RY55 LKX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RY55 LKX, 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 RY55 LKX registered?

RY55 LKX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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