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HG55 UBB

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

91,698 mi
Last recorded91,698 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 UBB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2025 91,698 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

SERVICE LAMP ON

Pass 13 Nov 2024 88,089 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 88,089 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH SIDES OPAQUE (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES LIPPED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 83,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides slightly opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 83,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides slightly opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 80,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge . Wheel alignment strongly advised. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 80,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides. (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge . Wheel alignment strongly advised. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 78,391 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 76,815 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 76,815 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken red, red. green code. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 75,741 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 70,615 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 63,483 miles

nearsides front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2016 58,690 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 55,891 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 52,771 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 49,303 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all 4 tyres worn on inner egdes

Fail 20 Jan 2014 49,302 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all 4 tyres worn on inner egdes

Fail 24 Jan 2013 46,118 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 46,118 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 42,393 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 38,941 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 38,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 35,616 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 31,754 miles

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

Offside Inner 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 UBB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UBB, 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 UBB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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