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SP55 YPW

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,593 mi
Last recorded136,593 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 YPW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 136,593 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 136,086 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 136,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 134,111 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 134,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2020 133,375 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 127,829 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 127,822 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 124,690 miles

Parking brake only just met required standards.

Fail 22 Jun 2018 124,690 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake only just met required standards.

Pass 21 Jun 2017 117,438 miles

front suspension arms rear bushes starting to deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2016 113,002 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 104,693 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Feb 2014 97,098 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 91,557 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 84,195 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 72,492 miles

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

oil filter corroded and leaking advise replacement immediately

Pass 16 Feb 2011 72,492 miles

oil filter corroded and leaking advise replacement immediately

Pass 11 Feb 2010 59,084 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven and low

front pads and discs worn close to limit

headlamp adjusters inop

offside front tyre worn to limit

Fail 11 Feb 2010 59,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres worn uneven and low

front pads and discs worn close to limit

headlamp adjusters inop

offside front tyre worn to limit

Fail 17 Feb 2009 47,078 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rotational noise from nearside rear wheel

Pass 17 Feb 2009 47,078 miles

rotational noise from nearside rear wheel

Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,931 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 31,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 YPW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YPW, 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 YPW registered?

SP55 YPW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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