MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust heat shield loose
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
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))
Exhaust system insecure rear tail pipe bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s + o/s front (2.4.G.2)
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
rear indicators faded
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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SC54 PXA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2005.
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