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SA05 APF

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,975 mi
Last recorded156,975 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 APF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 156,975 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 150,649 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 140,025 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 126,103 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 111,417 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 111,417 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 104,169 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 97,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2011 88,862 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 88,862 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 74,593 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 49,438 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 39,634 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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SA05 APF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SA05 APF, 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 SA05 APF registered?

SA05 APF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 May 2005.

Is SA05 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA05 APF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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