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SV55 URO

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,389 mi
Last recorded96,389 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 URO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2022 96,389 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle corroded but not reducing strength

Fail 17 May 2022 98,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smears on return sweep (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside & nearside,inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective would recommend replacing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 92,576 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 92,576 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slight rust should clean up with use

Pass 3 Mar 2017 92,055 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

service light on

Fail 9 Feb 2017 92,029 miles

Nearside 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 Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded rack pipes (2.3.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn and perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

service light on

Pass 3 Mar 2016 88,835 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

chips in windscreen

front and rear tyres different sizes

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

rear discs pitted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

undercovers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2016 88,796 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded fore/aft (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both front and rear discs pitted

chips in windscreen

front and rear tyres different sizes

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

undercovers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 85,820 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 88,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre cut on inner side wall

Pass 18 Mar 2013 80,336 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust mount deteriated

Fail 18 Mar 2013 80,336 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust mount deteriated

Pass 3 Mar 2012 69,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2010 58,985 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front brake discs getting rusty at edges

both front tyres wearing slightly at inner edges

Fail 10 Nov 2010 58,985 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front brake discs getting rusty at edges

both front tyres wearing slightly at inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,793 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,788 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,891 miles

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

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 URO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 URO, 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 URO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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