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SW55DTU
2005 VOLVO V50
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1798cc
General Information
- Registration SW55DTU
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V50
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1798cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
17
Passes
7
Failures
70.83%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
13 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 114,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- exhausts box is corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
12 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 114,682 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
12 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 97,781 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre on limit
12 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 97,781 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre on limit
10 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 83,588 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres cracked and perished
2 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 75,009 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2023 9 Jun 202612 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 68,277 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- all tyres wearing on inner edges
7 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 66,382 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
9 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 61,460 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
7 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 58,425 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
2 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,152 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
29 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 50,383 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2017 9 Jun 202630 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,931 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2016 9 Jun 202620 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,039 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2015 9 Jun 202622 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,085 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
13 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 40,084 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
10 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,771 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
10 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 35,770 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
6 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,668 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2012 9 Jun 202613 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 26,610 MI
9 Jun 202613 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 26,610 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2011 9 Jun 20262 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,598 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2010 9 Jun 20268 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 16,729 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2009 9 Jun 20268 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 16,729 MI
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SW55DTU was registered on 2005-11-30
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