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SA05 VJO

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,351 mi
Last recorded79,351 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 VJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 79,351 miles

very slight buldge in off side front tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2010 70,157 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 54,483 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 54,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 38,230 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 38,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 VJO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA05 VJO registered?

SA05 VJO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SA05 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA05 VJO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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