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HV55 OWH

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

283,752 mi
Last recorded283,752 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 OWH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 283,752 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 265,685 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Tyre size 205/50x17

Pass 30 Jan 2024 249,733 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 249,732 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 232,838 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 232,838 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre size 205/50x17

Pass 31 Jan 2022 216,721 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear tyres distorted

Tyre size 205/50x17

Fail 31 Jan 2022 216,721 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear tyres distorted

Tyre size 205/50x17

Pass 9 Jan 2021 199,998 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 177,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 160,918 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 160,918 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 153,577 miles

FRONT NO. PLATE CRACKED

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 149,242 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2015 143,720 miles

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

front reg. plate cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2014 139,498 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 23 Jun 2014 139,468 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2013 135,172 miles

covers over door sills

Fail 4 Jun 2013 135,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

covers over door sills

Pass 19 Jul 2012 126,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over door sills

hand brake needs ajusting

Fail 19 Jul 2012 126,363 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over door sills

hand brake needs ajusting

Pass 19 Jul 2011 117,066 miles

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

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

both front headlights aim on the lower pass line

covers over door sills

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2010 108,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inside edge

front brake pads look low

slight wear on front brake discs

under trays fitted /covers over door sills

Pass 27 Jun 2009 103,302 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 76,161 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 OWH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OWH, 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 OWH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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