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SO55 SZV

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,959 mi
Last recorded113,959 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 SZV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 113,959 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 113,959 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure only (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 108,846 miles

advise(nail in n,s,r tyre to close to repair 205/50/17)

Fail 2 Nov 2021 108,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

advise(nail in n,s,r tyre to close to repair 205/50/17)

advise(rear exhaust system heat shield insecure)

advise(rear pads 80% worn)

Pass 6 Nov 2020 104,562 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 104,562 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure only (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 99,406 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 99,406 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 89,531 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 89,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 82,652 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear suspension bushes becoming perished

o/s rear suspension arm bushes becoming perished

Pass 29 Nov 2016 74,421 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears. (3.5.1i)

exhaust parts corroded.

offside rear tyre worn inner and outer edges.

offside sill cover damaged.

Fail 29 Nov 2016 74,420 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears. (3.5.1i)

exhaust parts corroded.

offside rear tyre worn inner and outer edges.

offside sill cover damaged.

Pass 19 Nov 2015 68,185 miles

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch cover insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2014 65,745 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 60,082 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 57,542 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to show uneven wear

small cuts on both n/s tyres

Fail 30 Nov 2012 57,541 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

n/s/r tyre starting to show uneven wear

small cuts on both n/s tyres

Pass 16 Dec 2011 55,599 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION LOWER TIE BAR BUSHES WORN BUT NOT TO EXCESS

N/S/F TYRE MISHAPEN ON TREAD AREA

N/S/R TYRE MISHAPEN ON TREAD AREA

O/S/R TYRE MISHAPEN ON TREAD AREA

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 55,598 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION LOWER TIE BAR BUSHES WORN BUT NOT TO EXCESS

N/S/F TYRE MISHAPEN ON TREAD AREA

N/S/R TYRE MISHAPEN ON TREAD AREA

O/S/R TYRE MISHAPEN ON TREAD AREA

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 51,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 41,199 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 41,199 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 32,573 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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SO55 SZV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SO55 SZV, 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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SO55 SZV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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