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SV05 BLX

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,010 mi
Last recorded71,010 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 BLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 71,010 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 70,286 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 69,725 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 68,961 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 68,136 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 67,428 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 67,428 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 66,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 65,486 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 63,257 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 60,716 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 60,716 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 57,195 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 53,080 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 48,208 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 42,533 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 42,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,122 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 31,909 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 26,340 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 21,199 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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SV05 BLX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol 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 SV05 BLX, 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 SV05 BLX registered?

SV05 BLX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is SV05 BLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 BLX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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