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SP05 LNK

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,165 mi
Last recorded100,165 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 LNK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 May 2019 100,165 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 96,462 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2017 93,185 miles

both rear tyres have inner shoulder wear

slight play at nearside front lower ball joint

slight play at offside front track rod end

Pass 20 May 2016 87,500 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 80,774 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 73,191 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 65,555 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 59,366 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 52,397 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,694 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 38,660 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,322 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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SP05 LNK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SP05 LNK, 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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SP05 LNK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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