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SG05 WDE

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,516 mi
Last recorded125,516 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 WDE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 125,516 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 119,222 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 105,116 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Apr 2019 105,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn near side rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working seized (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 100,682 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 100,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 93,599 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 85,879 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 76,251 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 66,535 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 66,535 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 55,715 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,821 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,673 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 33,445 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,996 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,418 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)

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 WDE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 SG05 WDE, 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 WDE registered?

SG05 WDE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is SG05 WDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG05 WDE 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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