MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,621 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE
Nail in nearside rear tyre
O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE
Nail in nearside rear tyre
O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SV05 XBR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 XBR, 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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How do I check the history of SV05 XBR?
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What year was SV05 XBR registered?
SV05 XBR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2005.
Is SV05 XBR safe to buy?
The MOT history for SV05 XBR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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