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DE05 SZY

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

28,584 mi
Last recorded28,584 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 SZY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 28,584 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 28,584 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 27,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom arm rear bushes starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom arm rear bushes starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 25,572 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 25,572 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 23,937 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)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 23,937 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 22,020 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)

nearside front tyre, outer sidewall worn

Fail 28 Jan 2016 22,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

nearside front tyre, outer sidewall worn

Pass 21 Jan 2015 20,146 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 19,169 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 18,280 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 17,599 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 16,930 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 15,992 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 13,753 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,514 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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DE05 SZY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DE05 SZY, 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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DE05 SZY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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