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SB05 SYU

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,823 mi
Last recorded136,823 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 SYU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 136,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (inner edges) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (inner edges) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 119,403 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 107,689 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 107,689 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 106,696 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 104,541 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 100,359 miles

engine cover loose

exhaust rear box corroded and outer skin peeling off

exhaust rear hanger corroded and has been repaired/re welded

exhuast heatshield loose/damaged at rear

front brake application uneven only just within requirements

offside front wheel rim damaged/dented on inner rim

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2015 100,252 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hanger broken off (7.1.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine cover loose

exhaust rear box corroded and outer skin peeling off

exhuast heatshield loose/damaged at rear

offside front wheel rim damaged/dented on inner rim

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 90,960 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both o/s tyres going bald inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2014 90,959 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both o/s tyres going bald inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2013 75,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 57,778 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 42,807 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 26,863 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 26,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2010 25,381 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2009 23,787 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 20,299 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 SYU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SB05 SYU, 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 SYU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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