MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,382 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust rear hanger snapped but is still surcure
front disc's corroded
rear disc's corroded
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
exhaust rear hanger snapped but is still surcure
front disc's corroded
rear disc's corroded
exhaust centre and back in poor condision
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
n/s/r tyre out of shape
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/r tyre out of shape
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s/r tyre out of shape
n/s/r tyre out of shape
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
exhaust centre and back in poor condision
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil level not showing on dipstick
oil over undertray and bottom of car
oil level not showing on dipstick
oil over undertray and bottom of car
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM55 VKV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 SM55 VKV, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SM55 VKV?
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What year was SM55 VKV registered?
SM55 VKV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 November 2005.
Is SM55 VKV safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM55 VKV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SM55 VKV have outstanding finance?
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