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HV55 DRO

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,033 mi
Last recorded176,033 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 DRO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 176,033 miles

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 169,627 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 169,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 161,890 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside parking brake performance low

Rear bushes in both side front suspension arms starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Nov 2015 161,890 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside parking brake performance low

Rear bushes in both side front suspension arms starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Nov 2014 151,659 miles

O/S REAR HANDBRAKE READING POOR

Pass 30 Nov 2013 139,898 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 123,730 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 123,730 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 111,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 102,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 102,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 90,271 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Oct 2008 77,531 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 DRO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HV55 DRO, 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 DRO registered?

HV55 DRO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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