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FM05 SJX

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

182,455 mi
Last recorded182,455 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 SJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 182,455 miles

Exhaust emits Black smoke during acceleration

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner cv boot perished but preventing the ingress of dirt

Rear exhaust mounting corroded but system sufficiently supported

Pass 8 Sep 2021 180,605 miles

Offside Front inner cv boot perished

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 175,192 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 174,301 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 172,131 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2017 170,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2016 165,219 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 27 May 2015 155,121 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 146,197 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 136,950 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 128,434 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 114,532 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 96,274 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 68,964 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 68,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 43,651 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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FM05 SJX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FM05 SJX, 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 FM05 SJX registered?

FM05 SJX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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The MOT history for FM05 SJX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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