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HN55 VDZ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

219,192 mi
Last recorded219,192 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 VDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 219,192 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 212,751 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 212,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 206,275 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 206,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 186,316 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion box (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 157,105 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 146,755 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes peeling outer skin

Fail 12 Oct 2015 146,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes peeling outer skin

Fail 23 Oct 2014 132,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 132,498 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 117,319 miles

n/s/r outer brake pad getting low

Fail 24 Oct 2013 117,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r outer brake pad getting low

Pass 24 Oct 2012 104,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 88,962 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 70,699 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 59,750 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 45,232 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 45,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 VDZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VDZ, 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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What year was HN55 VDZ registered?

HN55 VDZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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