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SW05 HDX

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,982 mi
Last recorded126,982 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 HDX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 126,982 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged 2 x rear inner edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 126,122 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 126,120 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 123,366 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 119,139 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 119,137 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 108,163 miles

all four tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 10 May 2016 105,819 miles

both front tyres inner wall splitting

both rear tyres inner wall splitting

Pass 16 May 2015 103,180 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 89,690 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 89,690 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 80,618 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 73,559 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 57,997 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 57,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2009 44,193 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 32,565 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 HDX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HDX, 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 HDX registered?

SW05 HDX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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