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SV55 UPL

2005 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

193,400 mi
Last recorded193,400 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 UPL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 193,400 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 193,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 148,568 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 148,568 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2017 123,106 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 123,106 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 115,035 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 115,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 104,475 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 104,480 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 97,523 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 93,350 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 85,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Oct 2011 77,737 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 77,674 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2010 64,502 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 51,120 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall has cuts in it but not through to cords and wheel rim damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2009 51,120 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall has cuts in it but not through to cords and wheel rim damaged

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 38,748 miles

n/s/f tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

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 UPL is a 2005 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 UPL, 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 UPL is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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