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SM05 EEH

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,629 mi
Last recorded90,629 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 EEH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 90,629 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 90,623 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function top mounting (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 84,808 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 84,808 miles

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

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

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

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 77,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 65,852 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 65,850 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 55,756 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,614 miles

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

both front tyres cracking/ perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,972 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 48,602 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 39,842 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 33,423 miles

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)

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 EEH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EEH, 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 EEH registered?

SM05 EEH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is SM05 EEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 EEH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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