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SJ05 BLV

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,146 mi
Last recorded72,146 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 BLV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 72,146 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 72,138 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 71,983 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 70,151 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Feb 2021 70,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Feb 2020 68,657 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 68,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low internal adjuster set at 0 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Feb 2019 65,420 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 61,903 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 61,903 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 58,279 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 107,679 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 50,609 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 46,513 miles

cracks on side wall nearside front

small cut on nearside tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2013 107,697 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 107,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 40,261 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 37,041 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 33,568 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,543 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 24,075 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 24,075 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SJ05 BLV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SJ05 BLV, 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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SJ05 BLV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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