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RA05 SYX

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

184,646 mi
Last recorded184,646 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 SYX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 184,646 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and Rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2024 181,861 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 181,840 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 151,630 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 138,379 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 130,856 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 130,856 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 122,005 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2020 121,945 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 114,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 101,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, worn on inner edge and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2018 101,439 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front exhaust hanger corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, worn on inner edge and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 92,594 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 16 Mar 2016 87,210 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 80,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 80,190 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 71,929 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,327 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 56,173 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 46,125 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,521 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 30,179 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 24,167 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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RA05 SYX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RA05 SYX, 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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RA05 SYX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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