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SF05 WNH

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,272 mi
Last recorded161,272 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 WNH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 161,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2020 153,747 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2019 145,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 132,593 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2018 132,593 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2016 113,397 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 105,331 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 105,331 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 90,044 miles

Oil leak

n.s.f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 22 Jan 2015 90,044 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

n.s.f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Jan 2014 74,976 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,402 miles

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 29 Aug 2012 67,840 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 67,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 61,730 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 49,516 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 45,330 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 34,353 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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SF05 WNH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 SF05 WNH, 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 SF05 WNH registered?

SF05 WNH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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