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HF55 LNZ

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,649 mi
Last recorded124,649 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 LNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 124,649 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 19 Dec 2018 113,608 miles

rear brake discs worn

slight play in nearside rear drop link

Fail 17 Dec 2018 113,608 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

rear brake discs worn

slight play in nearside rear drop link

Pass 20 Dec 2017 102,142 miles

nearside rear t yre heavily worn on edge

offside front tyre heavily worn on edge

play in steering colum

Fail 19 Dec 2017 102,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50r17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet broke (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear t yre heavily worn on edge

offside front tyre heavily worn on edge

Pass 20 Dec 2016 86,901 miles

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 20 Dec 2016 86,901 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

rear indicators starting to show white light

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 22 Dec 2015 73,003 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 73,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight broke (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 51,818 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 38,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 36,899 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 36,899 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 33,298 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 28,896 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 23,549 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 18,439 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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HF55 LNZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HF55 LNZ, 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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What year was HF55 LNZ registered?

HF55 LNZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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The MOT history for HF55 LNZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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