CarVerify

Free Car Check

ST55 SFE

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,048 mi
Last recorded128,048 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
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

RegistrationST55 SFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 128,048 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 127,768 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 127,698 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 104,777 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 101,817 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 92,885 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 76,496 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 63,072 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 63,072 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 59,828 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 55,286 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 49,611 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 40,901 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 31,998 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 21,315 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

ST55 SFE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ST55 SFE, 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 ST55 SFE?

You can check the full history of ST55 SFE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ST55 SFE registered?

ST55 SFE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is ST55 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 SFE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST55 SFE 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 ST55 SFE. 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.