CarVerify

Free Car Check

SH05 VPU

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 2400cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,469 mi
Last recorded73,469 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 VPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 73,469 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2025 70,825 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2025 70,825 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 69,121 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2023 66,139 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2022 62,728 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 62,014 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf, nsr,osr. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 61,581 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 60,384 miles

Nearside Rear tail lamp has small crack- not emitting white light.

Pass 18 Apr 2018 58,647 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2017 55,960 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 52,890 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 48,334 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 44,420 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 40,190 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 40,189 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 35,091 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 30,567 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2010 26,232 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2009 21,341 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 15,519 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 15,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SH05 VPU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SH05 VPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SH05 VPU?

You can check the full history of SH05 VPU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SH05 VPU registered?

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

Is SH05 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH05 VPU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH05 VPU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SH05 VPU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.