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SM55 JUH

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,712 mi
Last recorded140,712 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 JUH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 140,712 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 137,831 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 137,823 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition big cracks on n/s/f (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake caliper seized (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick due to caliper seized (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 133,777 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 126,871 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 126,871 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 122,837 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 118,965 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 118,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre nearing legal tread depth and has nail in

Pass 3 Nov 2014 108,890 miles

offside rear tyre damaged on sidewalls

Pass 9 Oct 2013 99,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on inside

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2013 99,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on inside

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2013 96,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust heat shield insicure

Pass 18 Oct 2012 89,812 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 81,873 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 75,639 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 75,639 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 57,970 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 39,850 miles

Child seat in N/S/R but not secured by seatbelt.

Engine top and bottom covers on. Recomend remove and check.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some parts of rear suspension coverd by plastic covers.

Wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 39,850 miles

Child seat in N/S/R but not secured by seatbelt.

Engine top and bottom covers on. Recomend remove and check.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some parts of rear suspension coverd by plastic covers.

Wipers smearing slightly.

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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SM55 JUH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 SM55 JUH, 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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SM55 JUH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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