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SM54 TRX

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,686 mi
Last recorded161,686 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 TRX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 161,686 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 161,620 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 155,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 146,292 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front shock absorber has slight internal play.

Fail 13 Jun 2018 146,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front shock absorber has slight internal play.

Pass 21 Jun 2017 138,378 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 124,918 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 115,005 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 115,004 miles

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

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 102,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 91,545 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 81,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 69,417 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 69,406 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,202 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 41,035 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,065 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 30,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SM54 TRX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SM54 TRX, 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 SM54 TRX registered?

SM54 TRX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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