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SY05 SHJ

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,323 mi
Last recorded105,323 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 SHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 105,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 95,834 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 86,309 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 82,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

O/S/R Brake pad wearing thin

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

Pass 1 May 2013 82,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

O/S/R Brake pad wearing thin

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

Pass 2 May 2012 75,900 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 67,658 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

o/s/rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2010 58,005 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 58,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,467 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 38,698 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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 SHJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 SHJ, 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 SHJ registered?

SY05 SHJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for SY05 SHJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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