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HN55 XHF

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,411 mi
Last recorded184,411 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 XHF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 184,411 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear under body componets are covered in sealants

tested in wet conditions

Fail 3 Jan 2024 184,411 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear under body componets are covered in sealants

tested in wet conditions

Pass 9 Dec 2022 168,388 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 168,196 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 154,158 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 154,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 139,891 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 139,787 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating disc rusted (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 132,185 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack to screen out of wiper sweep. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 130,623 miles

OFFSIDE REAR INNER SIDE LIGHT INOP

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 130,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 123,144 miles

EXHAUST CENTER SILENCER OUTER SKIN IN POOR CONDITION

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH PERISHED AND STARTING TO SPLIT

REAR BRAKE PADS STARTING TO WEAR LOW

Pass 29 Oct 2016 116,996 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 116,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre split on inside edge recommend replacement

Pass 21 Oct 2015 110,880 miles

exhaust boxes are corroded

near side front wishbone rear bush is split and near to a failure

off side rear position lamp is not working (twin)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 110,880 miles

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

exhaust boxes are corroded

near side front wishbone rear bush is split and near to a failure

off side rear position lamp is not working (twin)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 102,423 miles

diesel trigger point not met

Pass 25 Oct 2013 95,905 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 92,037 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 85,332 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 76,654 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 66,610 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,785 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 50,785 miles

Headlamp aim too low (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
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HN55 XHF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XHF, 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 XHF registered?

HN55 XHF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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