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SM55 XKB

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,357 mi
Last recorded122,357 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 122,357 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 122,159 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 109,831 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 109,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,284 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 95,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 85,926 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 85,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 74,447 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 74,447 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,460 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 55,922 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 47,058 miles

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 XKB 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 61.5%.

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 XKB, 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 XKB registered?

SM55 XKB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is SM55 XKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 XKB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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