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SJ03 CLK

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

179,746 mi
Last recorded179,746 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 CLK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 179,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 179,723 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 168,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 161,671 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre out of shape / outer has a cut

Rear Brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2018 161,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre out of shape / outer has a cut

Rear Brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2018 161,648 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 16 May 2017 155,016 miles

o/s/r back plate corroded

Fail 12 May 2017 155,016 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r back plate corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 148,273 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear chassis leg corroded

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 148,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear chassis leg corroding

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge & wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 143,187 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper is torn

rear most exhaust hanger mounting is missing

Pass 5 Jun 2014 124,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 106,160 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 106,159 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 93,706 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 79,834 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 66,850 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 66,850 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 May 2009 51,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 51,422 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 39,807 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 39,807 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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SJ03 CLK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SJ03 CLK, 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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SJ03 CLK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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