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HJ55 ZVM

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,313 mi
Last recorded132,313 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 ZVM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 132,313 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 128,632 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 120,434 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken

Fail 17 Jan 2023 120,419 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end locking nut (2.1.3 (d))

Centre exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 112,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 112,678 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate insecure and fouling wheel and brake disc

Pass 7 Jan 2021 107,204 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 95,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 81,586 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe at the rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 81,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe at the rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 80,389 miles

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

Rear Exhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 14 Nov 2016 78,033 miles

Exhaust hanger, rear, deteriorated.

Exhaust heat shield, rear, deteriorated.

Fail 14 Nov 2016 78,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust hanger, rear, deteriorated.

Exhaust heat shield, rear, deteriorated.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 74,021 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 74,021 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 70,838 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 70,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 67,647 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 63,682 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 63,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 59,051 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 49,963 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,516 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,732 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,611 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 32,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZVM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 ZVM, 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 ZVM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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