CarVerify

Free Car Check

SP55 MWJ

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,600 mi
Last recorded128,600 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 MWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 128,600 miles

n/s mirror cover missing

rear wiper torn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hanger also broken (6.1.2 (a))

fuel filler not shut properly

Fail 14 Feb 2022 128,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hanger also broken (6.1.2 (a))

fuel filler not shut properly

n/s mirror cover missing

rear wiper torn

Pass 17 Feb 2021 119,308 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

fuel flap cover not secure properly

n/s mirror cover missing

n/s/f tyre sidewall slight damage

rear wiper torn

Fail 16 Feb 2021 119,307 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

fuel flap cover not secure properly

heatsheild loose

n/s mirror cover missing

n/s/f tyre sidewall slight damage

rear wiper torn

Pass 19 Feb 2020 111,570 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel flap not shut properly

n/s mirror cover missing

rear heatsheild loose

Fail 17 Feb 2020 111,569 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel flap not shut properly

n/s mirror cover missing

rear heatsheild loose

Pass 18 Feb 2019 100,859 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel flap doesnt shut properly

n/s/f mirror cover missing

n/s/r light unit cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2018 90,439 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 83,980 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 83,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 74,922 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Fail 7 Sep 2015 74,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort Parking (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2014 65,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 58,046 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,666 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 41,963 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 35,587 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 29,318 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2009 29,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 21,572 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SP55 MWJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SP55 MWJ, 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 SP55 MWJ?

You can check the full history of SP55 MWJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SP55 MWJ registered?

SP55 MWJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SP55 MWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 MWJ shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP55 MWJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SP55 MWJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.