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HV55 LHA

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,815 mi
Last recorded166,815 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 166,815 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 163,801 miles

Offside Parking reading low

Pass 29 Jan 2018 158,663 miles

Nearside Front side lamp 1 of 2 not working

Fail 23 Jan 2018 158,522 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front side lamp 1 of 2 not working

Pass 20 Jan 2017 150,361 miles

both rear tyrs worn on inner edges

rear exhaust box very rusty

Fail 18 Jan 2017 150,332 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front lower suspension arms rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyrs worn on inner edges

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2016 140,133 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 128,019 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 119,123 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 118,989 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2013 109,013 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2012 100,798 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 100,789 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 92,678 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 82,571 miles

couldn't check certain things due to covers

nsf beam image weak

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2010 82,571 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

couldn't check certain things due to covers

nsf beam image weak

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2009 68,961 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 LHA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LHA, 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 LHA registered?

HV55 LHA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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