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HV55 XKN

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,780 mi
Last recorded115,780 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 115,780 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

offside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2020 112,920 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

offside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2019 110,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front side indicator marker light inop

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

offside front mirror cover damaged and has been repaired by tape

rear boot won't stay open

Fail 11 Feb 2019 110,043 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front side indicator marker light inop

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

offside front mirror cover damaged and has been repaired by tape

rear boot won't stay open

Pass 7 Feb 2018 106,322 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 106,219 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 99,753 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 94,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 88,354 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 78,446 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 68,577 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 58,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake discs worn

front and rear brake pads getting low

o/s/r wheelbearing noisey

wipers worn

Pass 30 Aug 2011 58,619 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake discs worn

front and rear brake pads getting low

o/s/r wheelbearing noisey

wipers worn

Fail 31 Aug 2010 47,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small chip in near side of windscreen

Pass 31 Aug 2010 47,928 miles

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

small chip in near side of windscreen

Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,130 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 40,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 31,613 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 XKN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XKN, 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 XKN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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