MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
237,074 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear coil springs corroded
exhaust leak from front flexi
front brake discs corroded
n/s/r seat belt not checked due to childs seat fitted
n/s/r tyre distorted on inner edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear coil springs corroded
exhaust leak from front flexi
front brake discs corroded
n/s/r seat belt not checked due to childs seat fitted
n/s/r tyre distorted on inner edge
fuel cap top broken
nearside rear brakes slight bind
offside and nearside rear coil springs rusty
under trays fitted obstructing some underside components
** INSECURE CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT **
***EXHAUST FRONT PIPE IS LEAKING FUMES INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT***
BOOT WONT OPEN
O/S HEADLAMP OUTPUT DIM
PARKING BRAKE EFFORT 18% - MIN 16%
REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE
SOME ROUGHNESS IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50X17W (4.1.E.1)
** INSECURE CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT **
***EXHAUST FRONT PIPE IS LEAKING FUMES INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT***
BOOT WONT OPEN
O/S HEADLAMP OUTPUT DIM
PARKING BRAKE EFFORT 18% - MIN 16%
REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE
SOME ROUGHNESS IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust rusty
rear brakes noise
rear whell bearing slight noise
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear suspension bump stops damaged.
Nail in offside front tyre
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nail in offside front tyre
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY55 SZJ is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 2006 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 97,883 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 FY55 SZJ, 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 20 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FY55 SZJ registered?
FY55 SZJ is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2006.
Is FY55 SZJ safe to buy?
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