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SV55 UNU

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,564 mi
Last recorded81,564 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 UNU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 81,564 miles

Front Lower radiator support corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mount bearing partial seized (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms also rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded deteriorated

Fail 26 Aug 2025 81,555 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower radiator support corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mount bearing partial seized (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms also rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2024 78,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm bush insert partially cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Wiper blade torn

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 78,830 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Cut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm bush insert partially cracked

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Wiper blade torn

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 78,612 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroding and peeling

Undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2023 78,605 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroding and peeling

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2022 78,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 12 Aug 2022 78,089 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2021 76,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Damaged but works as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes and brake ferrules greased (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 16 Aug 2021 76,453 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Damaged but works as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes and brake ferrules greased (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2020 74,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 70,143 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 70,143 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 61,680 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 22 Jun 2018 61,613 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2017 54,706 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 54,309 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 54,309 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 53,683 miles

nearside front suspension arm bush coming away

Pass 19 Aug 2014 50,094 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 45,896 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 45,888 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 40,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

srs warning light on

Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre edge wearing 205/55r16 91v

Pass 24 Aug 2010 29,391 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2009 23,846 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2009 23,846 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 17,579 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 UNU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SV55 UNU, 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 UNU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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