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SB05 MWL

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,973 mi
Last recorded180,973 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 MWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 180,973 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 180,968 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 178,168 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

tools in rear, cant check seat belts

Fail 14 Jul 2017 178,166 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

tools in rear, cant check seat belts

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 173,683 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 173,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 168,426 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 159,187 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 150,112 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 139,710 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 129,382 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 119,763 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 109,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2009 109,780 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 99,422 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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SB05 MWL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SB05 MWL, 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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SB05 MWL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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