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SW55 AAV

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,187 mi
Last recorded118,187 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 AAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 118,187 miles

blow at front of exhaust at weld

front anti roll bar d-bushes worn

movement in steering rack

n/s mirror cover missing

o/s/f ball joint slight movement

rear exhaust hanger broken off

Fail 2 Nov 2017 118,187 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

blow at front of exhaust at weld

front anti roll bar d-bushes worn

movement in steering rack

n/s mirror cover missing

o/s/f ball joint slight movement

rear exhaust hanger broken off

Pass 1 Oct 2016 112,974 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 106,721 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 106,721 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 100,976 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 93,476 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 86,956 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 79,929 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 73,365 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 73,365 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 62,554 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate slightly detoriated

Pass 28 Oct 2009 62,554 miles

front number plate slightly detoriated

Pass 1 Nov 2008 41,329 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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SW55 AAV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW55 AAV, 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 SW55 AAV registered?

SW55 AAV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is SW55 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW55 AAV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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