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SW55ACX
2005 VOLVO V50
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1997cc
General Information
- Registration SW55ACX
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V50
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1997cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
10
Passes
9
Failures
52.63%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
24 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 138,718 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
23 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 138,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
20 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,042 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat is also insecure ()
- Nearside Front marker lamp inoperative
18 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 131,042 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (4.1.A.1a) Dangerous
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat is also insecure ()
- Spare tyre defective underinflated/punctured ()
- Nearside Front marker lamp inoperative
6 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 117,160 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2017 9 Jun 202631 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 117,069 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bushes both sides Focus type (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated ruff (2.6.1)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
17 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,381 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmosts (2.4.G.2)
16 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 112,381 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn bendys (8.2.2)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported support bracket missing (7.1.1)
- Nearside Front front brake binding not releasing fully (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmosts (2.4.G.2)
28 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 112,357 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 112,357 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
10 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,741 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2014Reason(s) for failure
- offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge Dangerous
10 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 107,741 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge Dangerous
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
8 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 106,883 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2013 9 Jun 202626 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 106,873 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
5 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 85,203 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2011 9 Jun 20264 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 85,203 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
3 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 65,144 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2010 9 Jun 202627 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,781 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2009 9 Jun 202625 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 42,781 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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SW55ACX was registered on 2005-11-10
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