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SW54 JOU

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

183,124 mi
Last recorded183,124 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 JOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 183,124 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 183,104 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 178,739 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 178,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 173,427 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 166,624 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 160,869 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 160,854 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 153,530 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 153,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 141,841 miles

off side front tyre is slightly worn on inside edge

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 10 Jan 2012 141,841 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side front tyre is slightly worn on inside edge

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 31 Dec 2010 126,323 miles

front discs pitted sligthly

Fail 15 Dec 2010 126,257 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 110,041 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 90,616 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 90,616 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 66,905 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 66,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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SW54 JOU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 JOU, 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 JOU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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