MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,718 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front marker lamp inoperative
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat is also insecure ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front marker lamp inoperative
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat is also insecure ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Spare tyre defective underinflated/punctured ()
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bushes both sides Focus type (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated ruff (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmosts (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake binding not releasing fully (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported support bracket missing (7.1.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn bendys (8.2.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmosts (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside rear wheelbearing not fully tested due to binding brake
rear silencer support bracket severely weakend due to corrosion
offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
nearside rear wheel bearing and tyre not fully tested as can not turn wheel
rear silencer support bracket severely weakend due to corrosion
offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SW55 ACX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 ACX, 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 ACX registered?
SW55 ACX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 November 2005.
Is SW55 ACX safe to buy?
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