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SV05 XEE

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,868 mi
Last recorded96,868 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 XEE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 96,868 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 96,840 miles

Emissions not tested due to excess smoke from exhaust. (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 93,044 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 93,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 84,606 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 84,606 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Engine oil reading "min" level

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 76,516 miles

o\s and n\s front tyres wearing on inside edges

o\s and n\s rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 27 Nov 2013 76,515 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

o\s and n\s front tyres wearing on inside edges

o\s and n\s rear brake discs corroded

o\s and n\s rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 7 Dec 2012 69,196 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 69,196 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 64,195 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 56,236 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 48,486 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 48,486 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 39,769 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 39,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 35,555 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 XEE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XEE, 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 XEE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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