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SW55 AEJ

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,683 mi
Last recorded64,683 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 AEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 64,683 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front 3/4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 56,894 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded in places (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2025 56,867 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded in places (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 49,186 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 40,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge - 3mm in places - 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge - 3mm in places - 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 32,977 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 25,614 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 25,601 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 25,524 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 25,523 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 24,364 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 24,634 miles

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure steering arm boot (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 24,151 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 24,150 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 23,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wipers smearing

eml warning light illuminated

Pass 31 Oct 2014 23,090 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 22,112 miles

Front wipers streaky

Pass 6 Nov 2012 21,219 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 21,215 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 19,239 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 15,344 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 11,603 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 7,645 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 7,645 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 AEJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW55 AEJ, 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 AEJ registered?

SW55 AEJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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