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SK05 THG

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,008 mi
Last recorded174,008 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 THG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 174,008 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 170,976 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 167,339 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 163,666 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Rear coil springs starting to corrode

Temp repair to n/s door mirror

Pass 20 Dec 2017 158,894 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 158,894 miles

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 144,649 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 144,649 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 138,577 miles

nearside rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 132,677 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 132,677 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 117,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

not all bulbs working in the offside rear position lamp

Fail 12 Sep 2012 117,386 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

not all bulbs working in the offside rear position lamp

Pass 7 Sep 2011 101,797 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre sidwall damaged but no cords

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 101,751 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre sidwall damaged but no cords

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 92,284 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 85,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 74,966 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 71,387 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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SK05 THG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SK05 THG, 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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SK05 THG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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