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DG55 SVZ

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,833 mi
Last recorded159,833 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 SVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 159,833 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 148,955 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Apr 2019 148,904 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 145,112 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 138,756 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 138,755 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 136,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear hanger slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside number plate lamp slightly discoulerd

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s rear shock slight damping effect

Pass 12 Oct 2015 130,425 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 130,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2014 123,516 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 114,919 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 107,659 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 102,044 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 102,044 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 95,230 miles

nearside headlight not as bright as offside

Pass 20 Oct 2009 88,203 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 78,175 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 78,175 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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DG55 SVZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DG55 SVZ, 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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DG55 SVZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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