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SK05 WVY

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,050 mi
Last recorded79,050 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 WVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 79,050 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 79,037 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 76,990 miles

Dashboard message-anti skid system service required.

Fail 12 Apr 2017 76,985 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front @ 25%. (3.7.B.5b)

Dashboard message-anti skid system service required.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 76,166 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Engine management light on indicating a fault.

Fail 25 Apr 2016 76,165 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Engine management light on indicating a fault.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 74,258 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 73,067 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 68,525 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 68,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 66,790 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 66,789 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 64,021 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 56,694 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,135 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 45,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,221 miles

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

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

o/side rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 WVY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SK05 WVY, 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 WVY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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