MOT Status
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182,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front discs lipped
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust rear box blowing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on inner edge and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front discs lipped
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust rear box blowing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HV55 DXA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 DXA, 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 DXA registered?
HV55 DXA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 September 2005.
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