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SG05 EZF

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

271,324 mi
Last recorded271,324 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 EZF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 271,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 249,549 miles

Both rear brake back plates are corroded, but safe

Pass 23 Aug 2024 228,326 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod ball joint slight play

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion on all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 204,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 204,201 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 177,197 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 163,105 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 163,105 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 155,691 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 148,207 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 148,184 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 143,629 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 143,542 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 138,227 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 138,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 124,230 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 112,715 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 112,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 96,546 miles

o/s rear bearing has a slight noise on rotation

rear tyres app limits

Pass 23 Jul 2013 73,111 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 56,354 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 43,274 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 34,114 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,266 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,001 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 EZF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SG05 EZF, 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 SG05 EZF registered?

SG05 EZF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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