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SP55 MWG

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,818 mi
Last recorded142,818 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 MWG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 142,818 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 140,748 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 140,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 137,688 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 137,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2020 134,895 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 131,905 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2019 131,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 128,506 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 128,505 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 125,851 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 117,152 miles

Front discs worn

Pass 16 May 2015 110,094 miles

front discs worn

Pass 6 Jan 2015 106,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o,s,f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2014 97,860 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2014 97,860 miles

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2013 88,990 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 86,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 75,994 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 75,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 64,260 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 51,627 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,666 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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SP55 MWG is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SP55 MWG, 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 SP55 MWG registered?

SP55 MWG is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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