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SY05 SJX

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

139,303 mi
Last recorded139,303 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 SJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 139,303 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 139,288 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 137,097 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 137,096 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 135,159 miles

Exhaust mounting defective furthest rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 135,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cuts in the inner side wall and tread depth low (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective furthest rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 128,473 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 128,473 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 120,729 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 111,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 111,755 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 103,839 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 91,388 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and near legal limit

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Nearside Rear tyre badly misshapen on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and near legal limit

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Offside Rear tyre badly misshapen on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2017 91,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and near legal limit

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Nearside Rear tyre badly misshapen on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and near legal limit

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Offside Rear tyre badly misshapen on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre flat

Pass 27 Jan 2016 77,796 miles

exhaust system rusty

rear brake discs inner faces slightly pitted

Fail 26 Jan 2016 77,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

exhaust system rusty

rear brake discs inner faces slightly pitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 72,170 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes perished badly

Fail 12 Feb 2015 72,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes perished badly

Pass 3 Feb 2014 64,994 miles

2 child seats fitted at rear.

nearside front shock absorber showing signs of leakage:- keep in check.

Fail 3 Feb 2014 64,991 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 child seats fitted at rear.

nearside front shock absorber showing signs of leakage:- keep in check.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 60,089 miles

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

N/S/R & N/S/F tyre sidewalls scuffed/cut

Fail 13 Feb 2013 60,089 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

N/S/R & N/S/F tyre sidewalls scuffed/cut

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 56,335 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 50,177 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 16 Feb 2010 42,130 miles

slight damage nsr tyre outer wall

Pass 19 Feb 2009 32,332 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,785 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 25,785 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 SJX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SY05 SJX, 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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SY05 SJX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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