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SW05 HCX

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,725 mi
Last recorded149,725 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 149,725 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 149,725 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 141,872 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 141,861 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2019 125,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 110,871 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 110,871 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 100,109 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 96,968 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded / outer skin falling apart

Fail 14 Jan 2016 96,968 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Very dim (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded / outer skin falling apart

Pass 13 Jan 2015 91,590 miles

n/s front & rear tyres outer walls damaged (minor)

rear section exhaust box corroded ::

Pass 13 Jan 2014 85,389 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 79,592 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 74,879 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 70,149 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 60,408 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 48,989 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,455 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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SW05 HCX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HCX, 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 HCX registered?

SW05 HCX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is SW05 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 HCX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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