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SM55 XJP

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

131,561 mi
Last recorded131,561 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 XJP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 131,561 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside and components corroded

Pass 12 May 2025 120,700 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2025 120,695 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 113,864 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 113,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 102,304 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 102,303 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 87,794 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 81,401 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 81,401 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 79,123 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexy deteriated

Fail 20 May 2020 79,110 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre cut

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexy deteriated

Pass 7 Jun 2019 72,289 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 72,284 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 62,451 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 60,603 miles

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

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Fail 6 Feb 2018 60,603 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 7 Feb 2017 51,625 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 51,625 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 51,126 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 51,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 50,085 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2015 50,085 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2014 47,588 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 43,244 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 43,244 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 37,509 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 34,402 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 34,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 28,407 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 28,407 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 22,668 miles

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

offside rear tyre deflated

Pass 14 Oct 2008 19,464 miles

Offside Inner 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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SM55 XJP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 SM55 XJP, 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 SM55 XJP registered?

SM55 XJP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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