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Y77 SFP

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

84,291 mi
Last recorded84,291 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY77 SFP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 84,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and wearing low on inside edge (205/50 r17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

parking brake has long travel

Pass 10 Mar 2025 80,381 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 80,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 76,577 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 71,810 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 71,809 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner sidewall - cracked to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 68,491 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective fractured (6.1.2 (a))

note : whole vehicle underside - coated in mud / grass

Pass 10 Mar 2021 65,157 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 65,149 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 63,081 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 63,079 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 59,484 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,002 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 56,002 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 51,701 miles

Both front tyres are heavily worn on inner edges

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 48,061 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,433 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Mar 2014 42,444 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 42,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 38,775 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 35,825 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 34,218 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 32,144 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 29,850 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 29,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,318 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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Y77 SFP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y77 SFP, 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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Y77 SFP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for Y77 SFP shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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