MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,824 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front arch liner insicure
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated adrift (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Coil spring corroded Coil spring worn - ( slight ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc worn / corroded - ( required soon ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod has play - ( play inner steering joints - rack slight ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside - ( both ) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / corroded - ( required soon ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all slight worn / cracked - movement slight - ( Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded Coil spring worn - ( slight ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy - ( heat shield ) (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc worn / corroded - ( required soon ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod has play - ( play inner steering joints - rack slight ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside - ( both ) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / corroded - ( required soon ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all slight worn / cracked - movement slight - ( Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear droplink ball joint slight play\knock
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear droplink ball joint slight play\knock
Rear exhaust bracket broken off
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust silencer rear mounting bracket corroded and insecure[silencer still secured by front mounting bracket]
unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
hand brake travel getting high
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside and offside front tyres showing 3mm
rear exhaust silencer tail pipe mounting bracket deteriorated and insecure
unable to check nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside and front brake disc inner surfaces showing signs of deterioration
nearside and offside rear brake discs showing signs of slight pitting
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]
unable to see rear section of nearside front to rear brake pipe[above fuel tank and heat shield]
cut in sidewall of offside front tyre
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SL05 DAA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 SL05 DAA, 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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SL05 DAA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 March 2005.
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