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SV05 RDU

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

170,578 mi
Last recorded170,578 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 RDU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 170,578 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 170,143 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 165,754 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 161,012 miles

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

exhaust rear mounting broken

Fail 12 Feb 2018 161,010 miles

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

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

exhaust rear mounting broken

Pass 24 Jan 2017 156,278 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 151,460 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 145,771 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 135,339 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 123,249 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 114,720 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2011 106,026 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 94,507 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 80,043 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 65,391 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 RDU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RDU, 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 RDU registered?

SV05 RDU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is SV05 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 RDU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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