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SW05 ATF

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,106 mi
Last recorded105,106 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 ATF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 105,106 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 105,106 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 98,709 miles

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 16 Aug 2013 92,465 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 83,546 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre scrubbing

Fail 17 Aug 2012 83,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre scrubbing

Pass 12 Aug 2011 77,563 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 66,690 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 May 2010 66,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 May 2009 61,658 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2009 61,658 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 55,740 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges of tread

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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SW05 ATF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 SW05 ATF, 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 SW05 ATF?

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What year was SW05 ATF registered?

SW05 ATF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is SW05 ATF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 ATF 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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