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HN55 XHM

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,364 mi
Last recorded152,364 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 XHM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 152,364 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 144,889 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 137,783 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 136,613 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 136,613 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 131,011 miles

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

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 121,915 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 111,577 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 99,247 miles

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

front fog lamp damaged

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2011 86,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre cut/ chunk outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre down 2mm

o/s/f fog smashed

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2011 86,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs heavily worn

n/s/f tyre cut/ chunk outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre down 2mm

o/s/f fog smashed

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2010 73,937 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs / worn and lipped

Fail 11 Dec 2009 59,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 59,260 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 45,270 miles

chips in windscreen one at 10mm in dia one at 8mm in dia

front discs lipped around edges

front tyres differant makes to rear which are differant makes to each other

o/s headlight unit showing slight fogging

o/s/f tyre worn on inside shoulder

Fail 30 Dec 2008 45,270 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

chips in windscreen one at 10mm in dia one at 8mm in dia

front discs lipped around edges

front tyres differant makes to rear which are differant makes to each other

o/s headlight unit showing slight fogging

o/s/f tyre worn on inside shoulder

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 XHM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN55 XHM, 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 XHM registered?

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

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