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SV55 SOH

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,161 mi
Last recorded167,161 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 SOH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 167,161 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 167,161 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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2019 163,991 miles

o/s/f outer cv gaiter detoriated

Pass 24 Aug 2018 156,870 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive all over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

exhaust paste around hangers and exhaust bandage around flexi

general corrosion

rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Aug 2018 156,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive all over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

exhaust paste around hangers and exhaust bandage around flexi

general corrosion

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Aug 2017 150,406 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 150,404 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Hanger snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Aug 2016 146,142 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 142,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2015 131,070 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 118,750 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 106,249 miles

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Aug 2012 92,783 miles

slight wheel from n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Sep 2011 83,922 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)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 74,832 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 64,047 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 47,860 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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SV55 SOH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SV55 SOH, 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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SV55 SOH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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