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HV55 XKM

2005 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,539 mi
Last recorded201,539 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 XKM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 201,539 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 201,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 188,215 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 188,215 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 173,190 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 173,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 160,561 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 160,561 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 149,819 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 149,819 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 140,126 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 140,126 miles

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

nsf tyre bald inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2020 129,306 miles

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

ns mirror glass loose

Fail 10 Aug 2020 129,306 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

ns mirror glass loose

Pass 9 Sep 2019 125,323 miles

ns mirror damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2018 119,853 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 112,789 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 112,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 105,844 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 97,943 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 87,823 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 87,823 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 78,180 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 69,572 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 56,082 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 45,015 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 35,347 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inside edge

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 XKM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 XKM, 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 XKM registered?

HV55 XKM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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