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HN55 BHK

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

210,174 mi
Last recorded210,174 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 BHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 210,174 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 195,301 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both O/S & N/S front drop link arms have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both O/S & N/S front inner steering rack arms have slight play.

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 182,175 miles

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

Front Inner Both O/S & N/S front inner steering rack arms have slight play.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on inside of tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 182,160 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Both O/S & N/S front inner steering rack arms have slight play.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on inside of tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 168,264 miles

Both O/S & N/S front inner steering rack arms have slight play.

Slight oil leak from engine area.

Fail 7 Jan 2021 168,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak from engine area.

Pass 18 Jul 2019 156,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 156,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 2 May 2018 145,535 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rusty and in very poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2017 133,356 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms inner rear bushes are in very poor condition (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres are worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

exhaust is rusty

play in offside of steering rack

Fail 3 Mar 2017 133,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms inner rear bushes are in very poor condition (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres are worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

exhaust is rusty

play in offside of steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2016 122,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint worn to limit (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front side wall is damaged

Offside Front nail in tyre

exhaust is very rusty and rear mounting bracket is broken

Fail 5 Jan 2015 113,899 miles

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

offside front wishbone arm rear bush deteriorated

rerar exhaust box deteriorated

slight movement in nearsaide front track arm

Pass 5 Jan 2015 113,899 miles

offside front wishbone arm rear bush deteriorated

rerar exhaust box deteriorated

slight movement in nearsaide front track arm

Pass 3 Jan 2014 103,487 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2012 92,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 79,249 miles

advise wear to inner edge offside front tyre

Fail 29 Dec 2011 79,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise wear to inner edge offside front tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2010 69,684 miles

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

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

child seat fitted offside rear seat and booster seat fitted to nearside rear seat at time of test seat belts have been checked

nearside front park light not working

nearside number plate light dim

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner tread area

Fail 10 Nov 2010 69,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

child seat fitted offside rear seat and booster seat fitted to nearside rear seat at time of test seat belts have been checked

nearside front park light not working

nearside number plate light dim

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner tread area

Pass 10 Nov 2009 54,700 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 54,700 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 41,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 41,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HN55 BHK is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HN55 BHK, 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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HN55 BHK is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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