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SJ05 OFD

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,094 mi
Last recorded135,094 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 OFD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 135,094 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 135,092 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated both sides (2.5.A.2)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both sides (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 113,351 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 98,770 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 82,120 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 75,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2012 75,085 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2011 65,975 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 57,387 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 50,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2008 44,878 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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SJ05 OFD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OFD, 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 SJ05 OFD registered?

SJ05 OFD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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