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HJ55 SKD

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

140,998 mi
Last recorded140,998 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 SKD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 140,998 miles

- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2026 140,980 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced - Splayed pattern / oxidization (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2025 139,683 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise n/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 6 Feb 2025 139,627 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2024 137,533 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output - Oxidization across lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - Worn excessively (replacement advised) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 135,005 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 135,003 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 132,396 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one of two (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 129,761 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 129,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective at tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 129,263 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 127,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 127,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 124,229 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 120,897 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 118,728 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 118,728 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working replace festoon bulb and cleaned connections (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 115,527 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 115,527 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 89,626 miles

Over sills fitted

Slight scoring to rear discs

Fail 24 Jan 2014 89,626 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Near side front tyre close to limit and wearing @ inner edge, advise replaced

Off side front tyre close to limit and wearing @ inner edge, advise replaced

Off side rear close to limit

Over sills fitted

Slight scoring to rear discs

Pass 6 Feb 2013 71,521 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 68,314 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 58,353 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 44,432 miles

Poly V belt starting to split

Pass 5 Sep 2009 33,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 32,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,352 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 SKD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SKD, 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 SKD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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