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SL05 DKK

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,162 mi
Last recorded161,162 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 DKK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 161,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 151,000 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 151,000 miles

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

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

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 145,765 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 130,572 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 120,144 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 120,138 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 108,549 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 98,029 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 71,093 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 49,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 49,517 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 43,790 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 43,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,577 miles

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

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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SL05 DKK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SL05 DKK, 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 SL05 DKK registered?

SL05 DKK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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