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SW05 AXC

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

174,893 mi
Last recorded174,893 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 AXC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 174,893 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 166,068 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 166,035 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2021 160,409 miles

Front shock absorbers damp

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlight projected image weak

Pass 21 Dec 2020 146,308 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 146,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 124,346 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 124,342 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 122,021 miles

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 117,484 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coolant leak from radiator area

noise from o/s/f wheel

Pass 1 Jul 2016 110,147 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 1 Jul 2016 110,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 8 Jun 2015 97,984 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 89,239 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 87,365 miles

slight wear suspension bushes

Pass 16 Jul 2012 85,024 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 81,061 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 76,622 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 70,933 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 66,149 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 66,149 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SW05 AXC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 SW05 AXC, 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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What year was SW05 AXC registered?

SW05 AXC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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