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SP55 MWO

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

59,602 mi
Last recorded59,602 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 MWO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 59,602 miles

Central Rear tow bar mounting area corroed

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded outer skin peeling

Fail 13 Aug 2026 59,602 miles

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

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

Central Rear tow bar mounting area corroed

Nearside Rear wearing low 3mm

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge 3mm

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded outer skin peeling

Pass 15 Aug 2025 53,233 miles

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

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

all under side of vehicle at rear corroding badly

Fail 14 Aug 2025 53,201 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

all under side of vehicle at rear corroding badly

Pass 31 Jul 2024 46,063 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 46,062 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little effort 65kg (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little effort 73kg (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2023 37,462 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 37,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 29,617 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 29,617 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2021 27,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 27,625 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 27,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 26,901 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 26,326 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 25,693 miles

font wishbone bushes started to wear/split

Pass 6 May 2016 24,814 miles

Both head light adjusters require attention

Pass 25 May 2015 24,229 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 24,228 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 23,059 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 21,402 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 21,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2012 20,060 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 17,269 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 15,593 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 12,866 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 10,381 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 MWO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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