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MM55 SZC

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,826 mi
Last recorded166,826 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 SZC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 166,826 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 140,029 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 140,020 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 108,090 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded on outer casing

front brake pad wear

rear shockabsorbers top dust covers loose

Fail 29 Jan 2013 108,083 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

bothside rear shockabsorber top dust covers loose

exhaust rear silencer corroded on outer casing

front brake pad wear

Pass 30 Jan 2012 77,375 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 77,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 74,213 miles

O/S/R trailing arm has play in it

Pass 9 Dec 2010 73,268 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 69,007 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 58,673 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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MM55 SZC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MM55 SZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MM55 SZC registered?

MM55 SZC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is MM55 SZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM55 SZC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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