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HV55 OXM

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,012 mi
Last recorded159,012 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 159,012 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 158,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 156,594 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 156,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 147,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner surfaces in a poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Insecure causing chafing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge, 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle retaining device outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit on both edges, nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 147,459 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted where halogen fitted as standard (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner surfaces in a poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Insecure causing chafing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge, 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle retaining device outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit on both edges, nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 136,735 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 117,035 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 92,055 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 70,466 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 61,141 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 48,886 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 35,769 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 33,993 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Minor stone chips across windscreen

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 33,993 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Minor stone chips across windscreen

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 31,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear no.plate fading

Pass 1 Oct 2013 28,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 28,932 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 25,462 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread

o/s/f tyre heavily worn raised tread

o/s/f wheelrim chipped

o/s/r indicator faded

rear number plate faded

slight play n/s/f droplink

Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,462 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread

o/s/f tyre heavily worn raised tread

o/s/f wheelrim chipped

o/s/r indicator faded

rear number plate faded

slight play n/s/f droplink

Pass 9 Sep 2011 21,535 miles

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Sep 2010 19,092 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 16,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2008 12,746 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 OXM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OXM, 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 OXM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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