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SV05 RCZ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

190,992 mi
Last recorded190,992 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 RCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 190,992 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 185,972 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 179,207 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 173,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 173,373 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 167,033 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 151,609 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 151,609 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 138,524 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 138,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2011 115,597 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 97,122 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 97,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2009 78,352 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 57,023 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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SV05 RCZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SV05 RCZ, 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 SV05 RCZ registered?

SV05 RCZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is SV05 RCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 RCZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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