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SM05 BHY

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,878 mi
Last recorded92,878 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 BHY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 92,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 80,165 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 80,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 70,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 56,299 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 42,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 32,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 26,053 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 17,770 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 17,753 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 17,750 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 17,651 miles

dash msg anti skid service reqd

Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,489 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

osf tyre is worn to 0mm on edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 17,275 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2013 17,105 miles

Wipers are a bit streaky.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 16,111 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 15,698 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 15,268 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 15,268 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 14,862 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 14,234 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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SM05 BHY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SM05 BHY, 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 SM05 BHY registered?

SM05 BHY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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