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HS55 FAA

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

192,505 mi
Last recorded192,505 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS55 FAA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 192,505 miles

EML on dash

front exhouse bracket brocken and still system suported

service light on dash

Pass 2 Jan 2016 170,272 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

eml light on

Pass 3 Jan 2015 148,323 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2015 148,323 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 126,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

STRONG ADVISE NSF lower arm back bush deteriorated

both headlight aim adjusters worn

osr tyre worn on inner edge and as small cut on outer sidwall

Pass 21 Dec 2013 126,226 miles

STRONG ADVISE NSF lower arm back bush deteriorated

both headlight aim adjusters worn

osr tyre worn on inner edge and as small cut on outer sidwall

Pass 7 Dec 2012 108,035 miles

nearside front tyre cut on outside .

Fail 3 Jan 2012 94,070 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 94,070 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 70,554 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 52,299 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 52,299 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 31,942 miles

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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HS55 FAA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 HS55 FAA, 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 HS55 FAA registered?

HS55 FAA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is HS55 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS55 FAA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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