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SW55 AFJ

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,315 mi
Last recorded137,315 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 AFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 137,315 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILDS INSCURE

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 24 May 2021 137,314 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILDS INSCURE

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 21 May 2020 135,117 miles

Central Lower exhaust section outer skin peeling

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heatshield below fuel tank deteriated

Fail 19 May 2020 135,116 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect low ouput(dim) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Lower exhaust section outer skin peeling

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heatshield below fuel tank deteriated

Pass 17 May 2019 130,962 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 130,962 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 125,400 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 125,400 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 119,181 miles

Offside Rear light unit cracked but not showing any white light

battery loose but secure

Fail 12 May 2017 119,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear light unit cracked but not showing any white light

battery loose but secure

Pass 23 May 2016 114,618 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease/damp (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wipers smearing

Fail 23 May 2016 114,618 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease/damp (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wipers smearing

Pass 26 Jun 2015 106,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 97,945 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 90,239 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 90,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 84,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 78,701 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 78,539 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 66,917 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 66,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 54,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 AFJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AFJ, 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 AFJ registered?

SW55 AFJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is SW55 AFJ safe to buy?

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