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HV55 DPZ

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,954 mi
Last recorded141,954 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 DPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 141,954 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2020 139,799 miles

Rear shocks damp

both rear tyres worn inside edges

stone chip

Pass 23 Oct 2019 138,747 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 138,746 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 134,282 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Offside Rear lamp damaged but functioning correctly

Pass 1 Nov 2017 129,175 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge(2mm)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 129,175 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour o/s/r and n/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge(2mm)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 120,808 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 120,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 101,682 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 101,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 80,936 miles

Centre exhaust section, outer casing deteriorated.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 59,258 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 50,812 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 42,211 miles

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

nsr lower lamp unit cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2010 35,686 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 28,099 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 20,295 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 DPZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DPZ, 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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HV55 DPZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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