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DG55 SWJ

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,914 mi
Last recorded145,914 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 SWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 145,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom of coil in cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective strong advisory (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom of coil in cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near tank corroded where chalked under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component osf steering rack gaiter damp sill inside leaking (2.1.5 (a))

when lifting up the clutch a knocking noise can be heard possible gearbox mounting undertrays are fitted time of test and bad oil leaks so rubber bushes will be coated

Fail 26 Jan 2026 145,167 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed centre to rear sleeve joint is not connected unable to put probe in (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear sleeve is not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn gaiter is also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil bad leak half way down the leg (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom of coil in cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective strong advisory (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom of coil in cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near tank corroded where chalked under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component osf steering rack gaiter damp sill inside leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin osr outer pad 2mm estimated nsr inner pad damp piston side possible sill leaking ? pedal holds pressure during test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 139,525 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Park brake requirements only just met 18%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 139,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Park brake requirements only just met 18%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

battery warning light illuminated

Pass 3 Nov 2023 127,824 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 127,824 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 123,282 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 119,398 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 107,974 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 107,952 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 105,198 miles

Nearside Front ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 31 Aug 2019 105,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside & offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 26 Sep 2018 102,957 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 102,957 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 98,259 miles

exhaust detiorated

Pass 27 Sep 2016 95,658 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front cut in tyre sidewall

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 95,646 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front cut in tyre sidewall

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 93,814 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 91,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside & Offside wiper blades smear slightly at time of test.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 89,847 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 88,461 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 85,913 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 85,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2010 83,188 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 78,250 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 74,742 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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DG55 SWJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SWJ, 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 SWJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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