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HV55 WLC

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,598 mi
Last recorded243,598 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 243,598 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section blow - middle section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 234,759 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged sticks when belt attached (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 222,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

wipers smeary

Fail 19 Aug 2024 222,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

wipers smeary

Pass 6 Sep 2023 212,608 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 212,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 201,758 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear stepped edge

Fail 15 Aug 2022 201,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear stepped edge

Pass 20 Jul 2021 190,542 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Jul 2021 190,541 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2019 175,695 miles

Front tyres worn

Rear tyres worn inside edge

Fail 12 Dec 2019 175,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn

Rear tyres worn inside edge

Pass 12 Dec 2018 164,320 miles

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Fail 11 Dec 2018 164,318 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 3 Jan 2018 153,199 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 143,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2015 132,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight oil mist around steering rack

Pass 13 Sep 2014 123,722 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 117,128 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 110,522 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 110,522 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 94,152 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 80,686 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 69,377 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 69,377 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 17 Oct 2008 53,537 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 53,537 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 WLC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WLC, 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 WLC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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