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HG55 UAX

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

118,779 mi
Last recorded118,779 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 UAX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 118,779 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Apr 2023 118,779 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Apr 2022 114,019 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 114,019 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 109,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 23 Apr 2021 109,744 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 15 Jul 2019 105,167 miles

Nearside Rear light unit slight damage

Fail 15 Jul 2019 105,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit slight damage

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

Offside Rear Outer side light not working

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 97,081 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 97,081 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x4 [205/50/17] 93w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm [205/50/17] 93w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 85,979 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 85,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 80,898 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Uneven tyre wear to both rear tyres

Pass 19 Nov 2013 75,044 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Number of small stone chips to windscreen

Offside rear tyre tread misshaped

Fail 19 Nov 2013 75,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Number of small stone chips to windscreen

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

Offside rear tyre tread misshaped

Fail 26 Nov 2012 67,904 miles

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

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2012 67,904 miles

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2011 59,736 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 51,418 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 51,418 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 42,831 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 42,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 31,644 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 UAX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HG55 UAX, 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 UAX registered?

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

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