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SC54 PXG

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,094 mi
Last recorded172,094 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 PXG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 172,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside door mirror backing is missing

Offside headlamp adjusters are not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear caliper is a little lazy (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil and tyre pressures are a little low

handbrake is a little high

outside air temp sensor was hanging down

Pass 8 Jan 2019 152,475 miles

ns wing mirror cover missing / bulb exposed

osf position LED bulb slightly flickered at first

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2017 137,989 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 129,751 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 114,561 miles

Nearside repeater deteriorated.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tow bar ball/hitch not fitted.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 97,992 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 97,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

offside rear tyre is out of shape

Pass 16 Sep 2013 81,537 miles

nearside front tyre worn near limit

Fail 16 Sep 2013 81,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn near limit

Pass 23 Jul 2012 65,963 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 49,094 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 49,094 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 33,620 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 27,279 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 21,369 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2mm TREAD DEPTH.......

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 PXG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SC54 PXG, 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 SC54 PXG registered?

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

Is SC54 PXG safe to buy?

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