CarVerify

Free Car Check

PK55 SYO

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,633 mi
Last recorded170,633 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 SYO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 170,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 163,471 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 140,116 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 130,772 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 122,497 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 115,028 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 105,212 miles

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

rear indicator bulbs showing white light to rear

Pass 26 Nov 2010 95,149 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 86,406 miles

note to say that tried to carry out emmissions test but engine running to clean to register on metered scale. this is nothing for customer to worry about . just means that your engine is very envioromently friendly

Fail 11 Dec 2009 86,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

note to say that tried to carry out emmissions test but engine running to clean to register on metered scale. this is nothing for customer to worry about . just means that your engine is very envioromently friendly

front tyres showing wire . advise not to drive on road

Pass 27 Nov 2008 68,269 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 68,269 miles

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

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

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PK55 SYO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PK55 SYO, 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

How do I check the history of PK55 SYO?

You can check the full history of PK55 SYO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PK55 SYO registered?

PK55 SYO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is PK55 SYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK55 SYO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PK55 SYO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PK55 SYO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.