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SH05 MRV

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

80,275 mi
Last recorded80,275 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 MRV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 80,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPE'S (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 73,526 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 72,219 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 71,193 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

off side front brake back plate corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2023 71,193 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

off side front brake back plate corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2022 68,590 miles

Front exhaust support hanger insecure due to corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2022 68,588 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Front exhaust support hanger insecure due to corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2021 67,164 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 66,494 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 66,494 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 63,021 miles

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Fail 5 Apr 2019 63,021 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Pass 6 Apr 2018 59,201 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 26 Apr 2017 56,803 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 56,803 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 54,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 49,012 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 49,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 44,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 40,216 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 40,216 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 35,684 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 31,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 31,265 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 26,155 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 20,327 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,957 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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SH05 MRV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 SH05 MRV, 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 SH05 MRV registered?

SH05 MRV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is SH05 MRV safe to buy?

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