MOT Status
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153,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
n/s & o/s/r coil spring lower coils corroding .......
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
n/s door mirror damaged .......
both front tyres worn edges .......
play in n/s/r anti roll bar link .......
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
coolent resevoir cracked & leaking .......
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
door sill covers fitted.
engine bay covers fitted.
vehicle under trays fitted.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
door sill covers fitted.
engine bay covers fitted.
vehicle under trays fitted.
Central exhaust box corroded
Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
tested in a wet condition
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central exhaust box corroded
Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
tested in a wet condition
rear exhaust box showing signs of wear but not leaking
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear coil springs corroded
tow bar fitted with 7 pin socket
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play may be support bearing (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear coil springs corroded
tow bar fitted with 7 pin socket
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre starting to perish
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing
n/side rear tyre wearing on inner edge
o/side rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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HJ55 SHV 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 78.3%.
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 HJ55 SHV, 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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HJ55 SHV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 September 2005.
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