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SX55 AAU

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

164,542 mi
Last recorded164,542 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX55 AAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 164,542 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect little damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside fronts devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

offside and nearside rear dust covers insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2019 156,298 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres wearing on inner side edges

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 150,279 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint centre (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint centre (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 142,140 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 134,381 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 125,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 115,865 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear near/side tyre perished crack

Pass 30 Jan 2013 105,421 miles

EML staying on

Fail 29 Jan 2013 105,405 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front brake disc plates heavily lipped

Pass 11 Jan 2012 93,575 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 79,265 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2009 69,727 miles

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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SX55 AAU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SX55 AAU, 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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SX55 AAU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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