MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,826 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water in light (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Handbrake just met legal requirements 16%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
n/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Handbrake just met legal requirements 16%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
n/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r wheel slightly distorted
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r wheel slightly distorted
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear heatsheild loose
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all tyres tread low
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
all tyres tread low
Child seat fitted to nearside rear at time of test.
Exhaust heat shield loose.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs corroding.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare wheel loose in boot.
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SW54 JLV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 SW54 JLV, 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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SW54 JLV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 January 2005.
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