MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,718 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All rear suspension components showing light corrosion
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Handbrake just met requirements
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
All rear suspension components showing light corrosion
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Handbrake just met requirements
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Stop lamp(s) all not working Os (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Handbrake just met requirements
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All four (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf osf (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nsr osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nsr osr (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust heat shield loose.
Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.
Nearside and offside front suspension lower arm rear bush separating,. wering and deteriorating..
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust heat shield loose.
Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside and offside front suspension lower arm rear bush separating,. wering and deteriorating..
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
windscreen cracked
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SV55 URD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SV55 URD, 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 URD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 September 2005.
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