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VK05 SYH

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,166 mi
Last recorded86,166 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 SYH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2013 86,166 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 74,988 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,967 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 53,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,003 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,302 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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VK05 SYH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VK05 SYH, 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 VK05 SYH registered?

VK05 SYH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is VK05 SYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK05 SYH shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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