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SC54 PXA

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,460 mi
Last recorded174,460 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 PXA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 174,460 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 172,670 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 170,799 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 169,982 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 169,235 miles

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 3 Dec 2020 169,228 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Dec 2019 167,044 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 161,224 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 161,224 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear tail pipe bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 155,347 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 155,347 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s + o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 146,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inner tread areas of both rear tyres perished and cracked

rear exhaust silencer hanging bracket broken but system still secure

Pass 1 Feb 2016 134,952 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 134,949 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread area of offside front tyre (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front worn on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 124,120 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 109,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2014 109,398 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2013 94,199 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 94,199 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 78,532 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 63,808 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 54,363 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 44,047 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 44,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 33,494 miles

rear indicators faded

Fail 1 Feb 2008 33,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

all tyres unevan wear

rear indicators faded

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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SC54 PXA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 SC54 PXA, 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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What year was SC54 PXA registered?

SC54 PXA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is SC54 PXA safe to buy?

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