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RY55 LLO

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

193,549 mi
Last recorded193,549 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 LLO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 193,549 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 193,549 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 181,996 miles

Underbody protection fitted by design. Restricted views that are absolute.

Pass 13 Nov 2021 171,517 miles

Front Brake back plare missing.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under body protecton fitted by design. Restricted views that are absolute.

Pass 31 Oct 2020 161,550 miles

Engine covers fitted. Underbody protection, Sill protection and wheel arch trims fitted by design. Restricted views.

Exhaust system corroded. Layers of metal separating through age.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper wheel arch turrets. Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc back plate corroded.

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

Offside Front Brake discs back plate missing.

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill areas. Slight corrosion. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 143,098 miles

Central Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Exhaust Backbox outer skin corroded & hanger adrift

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 125,487 miles

Both exhaust silencers corroding on outer skin

Underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 19 Apr 2017 115,153 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 97,652 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 97,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

O/S/F tyre punctured

Pass 17 Dec 2014 80,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 75,343 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 70,262 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 64,097 miles

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2010 58,467 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 53,110 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 44,047 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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RY55 LLO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LLO, 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 LLO registered?

RY55 LLO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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