MOT Status
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64,683 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure steering arm boot (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
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
Front wipers streaky
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SW55 AEJ safe to buy?
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