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HV55 OXB

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

156,693 mi
Last recorded156,693 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 156,693 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension arms rear bushes weak

Pass 28 Sep 2020 149,943 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted front tyres wearing on inner shoulders (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear anti roll bar not centrally located

Pass 27 Sep 2019 141,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive on front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 136,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

plastic covers restrict inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2017 130,981 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Oct 2015 114,108 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 105,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

off side & near side outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2013 93,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

minor stone chips to front screen

Pass 31 Oct 2012 83,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Minor stone chips to front screen

Pass 28 Oct 2011 72,522 miles

SMALL CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

SURFACE CORROSION TOW BAR MOUNTING BRACKETS

Pass 25 Oct 2010 61,976 miles

both rear tyres showing uneven tyre wear

minor chips in windscreen

rear tyres wearing low on tread

slight damage showing on both inner front wheel rims

Fail 25 Oct 2010 61,976 miles

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

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

both rear tyres showing uneven tyre wear

minor chips in windscreen

rear tyres wearing low on tread

slight damage showing on both inner front wheel rims

Pass 22 Oct 2009 51,142 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 39,611 miles

chips in windscreen

front tyres at 2mm in centre

lipping on all brake discs

slight binding on o/s/f brake

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 OXB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OXB, 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 OXB registered?

HV55 OXB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HV55 OXB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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