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HV55 DXF

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,830 mi
Last recorded149,830 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 DXF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 149,830 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV gaiter has a slight seepage of grease

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and worn on the inner edge ()

both exhaust silencers are deteriorated

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Jul 2018 149,829 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner CV gaiter has a slight seepage of grease

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and worn on the inner edge ()

both exhaust silencers are deteriorated

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2017 136,936 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 136,725 miles

brakes rusty

Fail 8 Jul 2016 136,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brakes rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2015 136,031 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 136,031 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 121,701 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 121,701 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 May 2013 105,968 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 88,183 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 71,711 miles

n/s/f tyre low/ close to limits on raised tread egde.

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner raised tread edge/ low/ close to limits.

service warning light on.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 58,136 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 45,368 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 30,725 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 30,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DXF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DXF, 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 DXF registered?

HV55 DXF is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is HV55 DXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 DXF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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