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SV05 XFB

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,146 mi
Last recorded119,146 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 119,146 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 118,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 106,370 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 18 Mar 2015 106,153 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 91,591 miles

wrong suspension arm fitted to the n/s/r ?

Fail 18 Mar 2014 91,591 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

wrong suspension arm fitted to the n/s/r ?

Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,801 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

wrong washers used on the n/s/r bottom suspension arm inner mounting

Fail 18 Mar 2013 74,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on the inside edge

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on the inside edge

o/s/r tyre soft

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,515 miles

Exhaust system Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre is A Mud And Snow Type

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 53,505 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system Corroded

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,822 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 38,274 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,309 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,661 miles

both front wipers not clearing 100%.

nearside rear tyre slight cut on tread area.

Fail 25 Mar 2008 24,661 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air con pipe bracket broken at offside front.

both front wipers not clearing 100%.

nearside rear tyre slight cut on tread area.

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 XFB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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