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SY05 SJU

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,710 mi
Last recorded119,710 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 SJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 119,710 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 116,208 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 111,057 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 94,417 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 88,763 miles

Exhaust heat shield damaged

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken, but exhaust still secure.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 82,287 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 76,008 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 76,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 70,328 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 66,911 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 62,836 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 51,763 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 SJU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SJU, 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 SJU registered?

SY05 SJU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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