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SM05 LLC

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

128,223 mi
Last recorded128,223 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 LLC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 128,223 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 127,835 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 127,202 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 126,739 miles

slight leak on power steering rack

Fail 8 Mar 2021 126,719 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

engine misfire

Pass 4 Mar 2020 125,897 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 107,240 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 83,869 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 83,728 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,329 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 59,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,228 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 24,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers prevent full inspection of outer sills

Pass 4 Nov 2013 14,600 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 14,600 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 11,201 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 8,388 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 8,149 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 7,064 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 6,300 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 5,103 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 LLC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM05 LLC registered?

SM05 LLC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is SM05 LLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 LLC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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