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HJ55 SJY

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,139 mi
Last recorded141,139 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 SJY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 141,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade worn.

Tail gate stays weak.

Fail 24 Jul 2025 141,139 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade worn.

Tail gate stays very weak.

Fail 24 Jul 2025 141,136 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade worn.

Tail gate stays very weak.

Pass 1 Aug 2024 138,537 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tail gate struts weak.

Fail 1 Aug 2024 138,537 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tail gate struts weak.

Pass 31 Jul 2023 132,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/N/S/F tyres starting to wear inside edges.

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 127,411 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 119,971 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 113,869 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 112,087 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 108,993 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive dpf additive tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 103,929 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 94,649 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing starting to become noisy

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly across tread

Pass 3 Sep 2015 82,826 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inside edges

Pass 29 Aug 2014 72,232 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2013 63,497 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 63,497 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,482 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 46,877 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 1 Sep 2011 46,877 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2010 36,888 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 36,888 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,469 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 22,779 miles

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 SJY is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJY, 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 SJY is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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