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SP55 MXZ

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,499 mi
Last recorded135,499 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 MXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 135,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 129,002 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear arms and subframe coroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 120,265 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 107,152 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 103,176 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 92,065 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 83,488 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 80,463 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 73,302 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 68,342 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 62,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust at middle corroded

heat sheild loose

Fail 13 Sep 2012 62,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust at middle corroded

heat sheild loose

Fail 7 Sep 2011 55,613 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,613 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 50,620 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 42,728 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,548 miles

Front number plate has slight damage to the letter O.

Offside and nearside front brake discs corroded on inner surface.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MXZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MXZ, 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 MXZ registered?

SP55 MXZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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