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HG55 UAW

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,759 mi
Last recorded160,759 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 UAW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 160,759 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant below min

front number plate cracked

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Sep 2018 141,344 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 126,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack in tread.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 121,836 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside inner rears (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside windscreen damage not affecting drivers view

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and hanging down

Pass 4 Sep 2015 118,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 3 Sep 2015 118,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 110,299 miles

front and rear brake pads worn low

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2014 110,299 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads worn low

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2012 83,405 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads quite thin

Pass 11 Nov 2011 76,181 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 63,449 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 52,282 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 41,001 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)

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 UAW is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 UAW, 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 UAW registered?

HG55 UAW is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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