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HV55 LGZ

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

171,721 mi
Last recorded171,721 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 LGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 171,721 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 18 Feb 2025 169,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 20 Feb 2024 166,964 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 8 Feb 2023 164,253 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

o/s /r door lock faulty. o/s inner tail lamp not working. rear fog lamp did not illuminate initially.

Fail 8 Feb 2023 164,253 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

o/s /r door lock faulty. o/s inner tail lamp not working. rear fog lamp did not illuminate initially.

Pass 15 Feb 2022 161,466 miles

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside rear indicator bulb faded

Offside rear inner sidelight not working

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear brake discs heavily corroded and worn

Rear exhaust mounting defective

Fail 15 Feb 2022 161,466 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside rear indicator bulb faded

Offside rear inner sidelight not working

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear brake discs heavily corroded and worn

Rear exhaust mounting defective

Screw in nearside rear tyre and leaking

Pass 16 Feb 2021 159,142 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 157,027 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 157,027 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 154,231 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 152,231 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn low on the inner edge

Oil leak From engine ()

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Feb 2017 149,701 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 147,631 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 140,361 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2014 140,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2013 135,956 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 118,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 107,573 miles

front brake discs look worn and coroded

large engine and under covers fitted

o/s/r position light only 50% working

Fail 1 Jul 2010 107,573 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs look worn and coroded

large engine and under covers fitted

o/s/r position light only 50% working

Pass 19 Nov 2008 86,757 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 LGZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LGZ, 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 LGZ registered?

HV55 LGZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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