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SV05 RDZ

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,323 mi
Last recorded75,323 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 RDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 75,323 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 72,675 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 72,675 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 70,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 70,690 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 68,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer clip loose but preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 68,646 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer clip loose but preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 66,300 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 63,718 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 62,671 miles

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

Offside Front Outer slight leakage from cv boot

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 58,228 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe nut corroding at joint to brake hose

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease from around clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 56,252 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 56,235 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 51,860 miles

exhaust front flexi damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2017 51,848 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flexi join (7.1.1)

exhaust front flexi damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2016 49,262 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 46,098 miles

front flexi part of exhaust system deteriorated and securing mounts broken due to corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2014 42,347 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front exhaust mounting broken but still adequately supported

slight cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 5 Mar 2013 40,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Apr 2011 32,800 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 32,800 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 26,140 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 21,299 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 14,701 miles

Nearside Front 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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SV05 RDZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RDZ, 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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SV05 RDZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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