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SY05 SKN

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,290 mi
Last recorded108,290 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 SKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 108,290 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Underside of car and both front wings corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2017 108,205 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) also rack has misting of oil ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,502 miles

front and rear exhaust mounts

front discs inner face

n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes

n/s lower arm bush

Fail 4 Apr 2016 98,502 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front and rear exhaust mounts

front discs inner face

n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes

n/s lower arm bush

Pass 2 Apr 2015 84,823 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 71,780 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 71,780 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 61,105 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 61,076 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 55,900 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 51,901 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 51,900 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,410 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 42,277 miles

brake overhaul

Fail 18 Mar 2009 42,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

brake overhaul

Pass 21 Mar 2008 31,341 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 SKN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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