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DG55 SVS

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,072 mi
Last recorded157,072 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 SVS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 157,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 157,071 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 137,040 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 137,039 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 119,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 109,695 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front wheel bearing slightly noisey

engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to see some components

Fail 19 Oct 2015 109,695 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front wheel bearing slightly noisey

engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to see some components

Pass 27 Sep 2014 99,081 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front wheel bearings slightly noisey

bothrear brake discs slightly lipped

offside front wheel bearings slightly nosey

Pass 12 Oct 2013 88,560 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 71,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Sep 2012 71,825 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2011 55,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2010 43,544 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 23 Sep 2009 32,345 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 22,157 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 22,157 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DG55 SVS is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DG55 SVS, 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 DG55 SVS registered?

DG55 SVS is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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