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HS55 GAA

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

145,532 mi
Last recorded145,532 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 145,532 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 136,246 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 136,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 129,287 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 129,244 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 114,163 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 114,144 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 99,294 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 99,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 95,091 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 95,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 88,960 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 88,960 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 82,150 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 82,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 74,189 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Brake pedal rubber worn smooth on edges

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 66,568 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on their inner edges

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 66,568 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres are wearing on their inner edges

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 59,176 miles

both front lower arm, rear bushes perrished and split

both rear lower tie rod bushes perrished

both rear tyres wearing low on shoulders

Pass 10 Sep 2013 51,785 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 44,576 miles

The o/s/f fog lamp is cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2011 37,534 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,254 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 22,368 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 22,368 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 13,639 miles

Front wipers are smearing slightly. Minor oil leak from crankshaft pulley area.

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 GAA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HS55 GAA, 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 GAA registered?

HS55 GAA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is HS55 GAA safe to buy?

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