MOT Status
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151,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive pat fluid tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/r tyre worn unevenly
wipers smeary
Offside 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))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive pat fluid tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/r tyre worn unevenly
wipers smeary
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive pat fluid tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive pat fluid tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear coil springs slight corroded
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges n/s and o/s
oil leak
pat filter box leaking
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment upto stop (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear coil springs slight corroded
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges n/s and o/s
oil leak
pat filter box leaking
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Rear tyres stepping inner edges
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine cover and undertray fitted
oil leak
pat fluid leaking out tank
rusty condition underside
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
engine cover and undertray fitted
oil leak
pat fluid leaking out tank
rusty condition underside
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Rear tyres stepping inner edges
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear both tyres stepped on inner edges
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all 4 discs poor condition
coolant below minimum
engine cover and undertray fitted
oil leak
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements attempt to fix deterioration resulting in non reflective materials (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear both tyres stepped on inner edges
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all 4 discs poor condition
coolant below minimum
engine cover and undertray fitted
oil leak
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.
DPF fluid reservoir leaking.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres on 3mm (205/50R17). (5.2.3 (e))
DPF fluid tank leaking slightly
Engine cover and undertray fitted
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front wipers slightly smeary
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HJ55 SGZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 HJ55 SGZ, 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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HJ55 SGZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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