CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ55 SMU

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,057 mi
Last recorded99,057 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 SMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 99,057 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 99,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 95,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 93,562 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 91,394 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 91,389 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 88,292 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 88,292 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 86,136 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 83,438 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 79,873 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 15 Dec 2016 78,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. half worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. half worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 76,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. half worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. half worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 76,931 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. half worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. half worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 75,575 miles

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

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

rear tyres showing signs of wear on inner edges

Fail 27 Nov 2013 73,817 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 73,817 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 65,698 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 54,799 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 43,407 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 35,031 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 26,700 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing very noisey

Fail 3 Dec 2008 26,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s rear wheel bearing very noisey

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ55 SMU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AJ55 SMU, 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

How do I check the history of AJ55 SMU?

You can check the full history of AJ55 SMU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ55 SMU registered?

AJ55 SMU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is AJ55 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 SMU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ55 SMU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ55 SMU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.