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HX55 BHD

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,301 mi
Last recorded136,301 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 BHD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 136,301 miles

nearside rear shock absorber cover broken

Fail 17 Dec 2010 136,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

fuel cap broken - still sealing correctly

nearside rear shock absorber cover broken

offside front brake warning light wire rubbing on wheel

Pass 18 Dec 2009 123,123 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 105,952 miles

both front seat belts showing fluffing along edges

front discs heavily lipped

n/s washer jet weak but still emits water

Fail 10 Dec 2008 105,952 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front seat belts showing fluffing along edges

front discs heavily lipped

n/s washer jet weak but still emits water

n/s/r tyre worn away on outside edge at i.6mm

o/s/r inner side light in-op

Pass 28 Nov 2007 85,517 miles

blue light fitted in centre of windscreen

small chips in windscreen

Fail 27 Nov 2007 85,517 miles

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

blue light fitted in centre of windscreen

small chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Dec 2006 42,436 miles

n/s/front cv boot small split n/s/front tyre small cut to wall nof tyre

Fail 20 Dec 2006 42,436 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

n/s/front cv boot small split n/s/front tyre small cut to wall nof tyre

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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HX55 BHD is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HX55 BHD, 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 HX55 BHD registered?

HX55 BHD is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is HX55 BHD safe to buy?

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