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HV55 LGC

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,644 mi
Last recorded187,644 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 187,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2018 180,119 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 168,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

windscreen damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2016 154,942 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2016 154,942 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 144,150 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 144,150 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 132,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear shock absober dust cover slightly insecure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2014 132,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear shock absober dust cover slightly insecure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 116,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover slightly insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 94,326 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 74,180 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 57,392 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,916 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 41,916 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,426 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 LGC 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 75%.

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 LGC, 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 LGC registered?

HV55 LGC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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