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SW55 DTU

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,736 mi
Last recorded114,736 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 DTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2026 114,736 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhausts box is corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2025 114,682 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 97,781 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

Fail 12 Dec 2024 97,781 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 83,588 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 2 Nov 2022 75,009 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 68,277 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Dec 2020 66,382 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 61,460 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 58,425 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 54,152 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 50,383 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 47,931 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 44,039 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 40,085 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 40,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 35,771 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear tyre has cuts on sidewall (not down to fabric)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2012 35,770 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear tyre has cuts on sidewall (not down to fabric)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 30,668 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre worn and on legal limit

n/s/r tyre has cut in side wall

Fail 13 Dec 2010 26,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear indicaitors slightly white

front brake pads low

n/s/wing mirror glass broken

Pass 13 Dec 2010 26,610 miles

both rear indicaitors slightly white

front brake pads low

n/s/wing mirror glass broken

Pass 2 Dec 2009 21,598 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 16,729 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 16,729 miles

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

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 DTU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW55 DTU registered?

SW55 DTU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is SW55 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW55 DTU shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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