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HX55 BHJ

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,300 mi
Last recorded161,300 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 161,300 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 161,228 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 155,219 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 147,073 miles

n/s rear light lens damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2018 147,073 miles

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

n/s rear light lens damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2017 142,167 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 142,160 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 136,100 miles

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

n/s rear light lens damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2015 131,155 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 126,638 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 120,024 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 115,676 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 111,480 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 111,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 94,389 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 79,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 52,958 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 24,839 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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HX55 BHJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HX55 BHJ, 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 BHJ registered?

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

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