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SB05 XCD

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,813 mi
Last recorded93,813 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 XCD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 93,813 miles

Rear number plate cracked

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

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front wishbone ball joint slight play

Nearside Rear shock absorber sweat

Nearside wing mirror light going white

Offside Front track rod end slight play

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 88,602 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 78,348 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 69,619 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 57,522 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 53,511 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 47,447 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 47,447 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Apr 2013 43,739 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,824 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 40,824 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,064 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 32,029 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 26,459 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 26,459 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 19,978 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 XCD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XCD, 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 SB05 XCD registered?

SB05 XCD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is SB05 XCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB05 XCD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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