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HG55 UBH

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

69,525 mi
Last recorded69,525 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 UBH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 69,525 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 55,963 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2024 55,963 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2023 48,278 miles

Front subframe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe nut corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2022 48,222 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 48,222 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 48,017 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 48,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 47,990 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 47,990 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 47,610 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 47,263 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 47,263 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 46,827 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 45,373 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 45,372 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 44,183 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 42,924 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 41,363 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)

engine light on

Pass 9 Dec 2011 39,283 miles

engine management light on

Fail 9 Dec 2011 39,283 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Dec 2010 37,249 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 37,249 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 33,764 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 21,697 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 21,697 miles

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

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

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 UBH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UBH, 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 UBH registered?

HG55 UBH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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