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SL05 XPX

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

123,972 mi
Last recorded123,972 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 XPX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 123,972 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 123,697 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 116,839 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 110,078 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 103,912 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 97,420 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 89,164 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 89,108 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 89,108 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 88,036 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 88,036 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 85,262 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 85,262 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported downpipe flexi not supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Inner tyre heavy wear

Offside Rear Inner tyre feathering of tyre tread

Pass 27 Nov 2014 78,676 miles

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

offside front wishbone bush split / perished / deteriorated

oil misting at steering rack

rear tyres slightly going out of shape

Pass 31 Dec 2013 70,956 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 70,820 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 62,871 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 62,871 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 54,223 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 54,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 47,843 miles

rear brake pads getting low

rear flasher bulbs losing colour advise to replace

slight cracking on nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Dec 2010 47,843 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

rear flasher bulbs losing colour advise to replace

slight cracking on nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2009 41,417 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 36,945 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,227 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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SL05 XPX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SL05 XPX, 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 XPX registered?

SL05 XPX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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