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SE54 HDJ

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,439 mi
Last recorded172,439 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 HDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 172,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 151,315 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 128,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 128,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 106,524 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Dec 2018 106,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Dec 2017 90,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 74,751 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 74,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 58,135 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 53,725 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 49,817 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 46,027 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 45,945 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 42,345 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 21 Dec 2010 37,547 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 33,214 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 28,299 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 20,499 miles

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

Offside Front 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
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SE54 HDJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SE54 HDJ, 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 SE54 HDJ registered?

SE54 HDJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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