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HJ55 YBS

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

185,789 mi
Last recorded185,789 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 YBS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 185,789 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Minimum reserve travel left on parking brake lever

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 185,789 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Minimum reserve travel left on parking brake lever

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 183,046 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 183,032 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 181,942 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 180,218 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 177,098 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 170,941 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 164,891 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 160,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 160,295 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 154,125 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 145,670 miles

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

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

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)

rear exhaust silencer outer shell corrded and breaking up

Fail 4 Aug 2014 145,670 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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)

rear exhaust silencer outer shell corrded and breaking up

Pass 16 Aug 2013 136,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R suspension bump rubber broken

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 119,117 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Aug 2011 100,451 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Left front light set on flat beam-continental setting

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 83,565 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn and low on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2009 66,593 miles

Driverside rear wheel rim distorted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre distorted

Fail 2 Sep 2008 50,537 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,537 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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HJ55 YBS is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YBS, 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 YBS is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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