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SD55 RUR

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,106 mi
Last recorded94,106 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 RUR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 94,106 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 94,106 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

signs of oil leak and oil below minimum

Pass 6 Aug 2019 91,449 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 91,449 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking at nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached top bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45R18 W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front tyres badly worn on inner edges on inner edges (alignment issue)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

little reserve travel at parking brake

Pass 16 Jul 2018 87,928 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 87,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/f tyre is worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Aug 2017 83,634 miles

Handbrake could be better on N/S

Pass 18 Aug 2016 79,826 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 78,482 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 78,482 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

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

Sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2015 71,301 miles

Nearside front and offside front tyres have uneven wear .

Nearside repeater damaged , lense and bulb holder missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 71,292 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside front and offside front tyres have uneven wear .

Nearside repeater damaged , lense and bulb holder missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 63,407 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 63,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 57,931 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 53,977 miles

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)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 50,089 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 44,311 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 44,311 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 38,163 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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SD55 RUR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SD55 RUR, 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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SD55 RUR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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