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HV55 DTN

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

167,097 mi
Last recorded167,097 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 DTN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 167,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 167,073 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 165,352 miles

Handbrake has long travel.

Nearside Front Inner C/V Boot perishing.

Offside Front Inner C/V Boot perishing.

Pass 13 Sep 2022 160,799 miles

Handbrake has long travel.

Nearside Front Inner C/V Boot perishing.

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

Offside Front Inner C/V Boot perishing.

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 158,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 156,792 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 154,906 miles

Offside Front disc back plate top mount broken

Pass 25 Oct 2018 149,546 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rear wishbones corroded // front tyres no tread inner edges // rear discs worn (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 143,620 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber outer cover loose

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 136,791 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads low

Nearside Rear shock dust cover loose

Pass 3 Nov 2015 123,637 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 123,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 117,617 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 117,571 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 101,710 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 101,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 81,468 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 67,569 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 67,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,833 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 49,527 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 37,279 miles

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

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 DTN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DTN, 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 DTN registered?

HV55 DTN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is HV55 DTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 DTN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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