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SW05 AVK

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,016 mi
Last recorded112,016 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 AVK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 112,016 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 112,012 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 106,268 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 104,349 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 99,878 miles

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

front no.plate poor

Fail 24 Aug 2017 99,878 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front no.plate poor

Pass 15 Sep 2016 94,476 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 94,476 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 87,032 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 87,030 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 81,070 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 81,070 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 70,379 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 62,844 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 58,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 58,342 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 50,621 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 43,362 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 38,576 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 34,785 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 AVK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AVK, 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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What year was SW05 AVK registered?

SW05 AVK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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