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SG05 EYT

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

153,123 mi
Last recorded153,123 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 EYT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2024 153,123 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed Coolant expansion bottle split and leaking, causing vehicle to overheat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust silencer insecure Centre to rear joint, clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjuster faulty (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Adjuster faulty (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Catalyst flexi repair section leaking at front joint/clamp (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 148,559 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 148,555 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 136,152 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both lower arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under body been re under sealed

Fail 18 Feb 2022 136,149 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both lower arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 128,291 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 128,188 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 117,822 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 108,744 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 108,584 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside handbrake poor effort

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 99,912 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 91,043 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 81,923 miles

front ex mounts at flex broken

Pass 25 Aug 2014 75,858 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre badly splitting / perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2013 70,470 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 70,230 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 66,565 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 63,731 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 63,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 59,614 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 59,614 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 53,105 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 53,105 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 44,101 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 34,321 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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SG05 EYT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SG05 EYT, 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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SG05 EYT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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