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SY05 SGV

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

219,346 mi
Last recorded219,346 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 SGV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 219,346 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 182,148 miles

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 171,929 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres 3mm

Fail 18 Dec 2014 171,929 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres 3mm

Fail 30 Dec 2013 134,120 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

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

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Dec 2013 134,120 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 31 Dec 2012 101,168 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 69,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 57,643 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 45,843 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 31,967 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 23,570 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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SY05 SGV 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY05 SGV, 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 SY05 SGV registered?

SY05 SGV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is SY05 SGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY05 SGV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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