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HV55 LGE

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

169,389 mi
Last recorded169,389 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 169,389 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 169,389 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 157,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 135,461 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 135,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 121,978 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 121,977 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 106,113 miles

o/s rear tyre-worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2015 106,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s rear tyre-worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2014 87,363 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 65,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 17 Sep 2012 65,548 miles

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 15 Sep 2011 58,660 miles

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,856 miles

long travel on handbrake

Fail 7 Sep 2010 49,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

long travel on handbrake

Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,127 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 33,490 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,490 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 LGE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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