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HV55 DPF

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,957 mi
Last recorded69,957 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 DPF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 69,957 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 59,691 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 51,875 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Fail 9 Jun 2014 51,797 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner & cuts along tread

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 44,130 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 36,298 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted offside rear

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Jun 2012 36,298 miles

child seat fitted offside rear

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Jun 2011 27,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 18 Jun 2010 18,053 miles

all brake discs corrorded

both rear hand brake levers on rear calipers not fully returned

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake pads starting to crumble up

Pass 12 Sep 2008 18,029 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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HV55 DPF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV55 DPF, 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 HV55 DPF registered?

HV55 DPF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is HV55 DPF safe to buy?

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