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HV55 OVR

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,511 mi
Last recorded50,511 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 50,511 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box first skin corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 43,527 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 43,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rearmost Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rearmost Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 38,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 38,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 33,259 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 33,259 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 28,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside rear seatbelt catch not tested. Dog restraint fitted/jammed in catch. Unable to remove

Pass 23 Apr 2014 24,751 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer edges

Fail 18 Apr 2014 24,748 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 9 May 2013 23,493 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 22,429 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,115 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 19,204 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 17,124 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 12,528 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 OVR is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue 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 OVR, 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 OVR registered?

HV55 OVR is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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