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SW55AAX
2005 VOLVO V50
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1998cc
General Information
- Registration SW55AAX
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V50
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expired 11 Jan 2021
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
12
Passes
9
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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79 Total Defects Recorded
6 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 134,573 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,164 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- under tray fitted 1 bolt missing hanging slightly on 1 side
- both exhaust boxes outter skin rusting off
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 129,164 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. headlight aim high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- under tray fitted 1 bolt missing hanging slightly on 1 side
- both exhaust boxes outter skin rusting off
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 124,857 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- UNDER TRAYS FITTED
- N/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT SMALL HOLE IN BOOT
- FRONT AND REAR EXHAUST BOXES OUTER SKIN PEALING OFF STILL SECURE
12 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,492 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- front exhaust flexi slight blow and full exhaust deteriorated
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 121,492 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- front exhaust flexi slight blow and full exhaust deteriorated
- 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)
10 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 107,156 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2016 9 Jun 20263 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,078 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2015 9 Jun 20262 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 95,068 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
3 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,845 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 87,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
28 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,463 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2013 9 Jun 202627 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 76,463 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
11 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,271 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2012 9 Jun 20268 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 64,271 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
2 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,193 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
23 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,318 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2011 9 Jun 202619 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 53,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
15 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,631 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,887 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2009 9 Jun 202616 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 34,887 MI
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SW55AAX was registered on 2005-10-31
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