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HG55 UAY

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,553 mi
Last recorded123,553 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 123,553 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 120,438 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 104,999 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 92,078 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 88,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear tyres distorted

Fail 16 Nov 2018 88,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear tyres distorted

Pass 5 Dec 2017 83,076 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre distorted

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 77,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres slightly distorted

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2015 72,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

Pass 16 Dec 2014 66,557 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 59,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

anti skid showing fault

rear tyre valves perished

Fail 4 Dec 2013 59,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

anti skid showing fault

rear tyre valvrs perished

Pass 5 Dec 2012 54,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

abs fault showing but not affecting abs lamp

Fail 5 Dec 2012 54,199 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

abs fault showing but not affecting abs lamp

Pass 14 Nov 2011 46,762 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 2 Dec 2010 41,708 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat unable to check seat belt

front brake disc's worn and corroded

front brake pads getting low

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2009 34,754 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 25,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Nov 2008 25,882 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UAY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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