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HG55 UAV

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

170,764 mi
Last recorded170,764 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 UAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 170,764 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 170,757 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2015 159,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhasust hanger corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 133,758 miles

rear tyres are worn to limit

Pass 6 Mar 2013 102,864 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 62,089 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 55,715 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 30 Nov 2009 45,403 miles

child seats fitted nearside rear and offside rear unable to do full inspection to adult belts

cuts in offside front tyre (sidewall)

nearside wheel rim buckled

Pass 28 Nov 2008 34,931 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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HG55 UAV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HG55 UAV, 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 HG55 UAV registered?

HG55 UAV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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