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HJ55 SGO

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,448 mi
Last recorded148,448 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 SGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 148,448 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 134,098 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 120,194 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 120,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 116,440 miles

no acceleration detected with exhaust prode inserted very lean on emissions

Fail 4 May 2012 116,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

no acceleration detected with exhaust prode inserted very lean on emissions

Pass 4 May 2011 106,163 miles

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

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

slight mishaped tread on n/s/r tyre ok for this test

some damage to o/s/r wheel rim ok for this test

Fail 4 May 2011 106,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight mishaped tread on n/s/r tyre ok for this test

some damage to o/s/r wheel rim ok for this test

Pass 10 May 2010 95,981 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 92,641 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 92,641 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 77,876 miles

Diesel exhaust emissions too low to register on smoke meter

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 77,876 miles

Diesel exhaust emissions too low to register on smoke meter

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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HJ55 SGO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HJ55 SGO, 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 HJ55 SGO registered?

HJ55 SGO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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