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HY55 JNU

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,147 mi
Last recorded157,147 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 JNU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 157,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 148,725 miles

battery light on dash

both front tyres wearing low

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 29 Apr 2016 139,821 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 29 Apr 2016 139,821 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2015 131,457 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 131,457 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 121,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 121,285 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 98,443 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 85,440 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 21 Oct 2010 71,400 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 59,193 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight cut in sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2009 57,437 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 57,437 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

nearside front tyre has a split on the outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 12 Aug 2008 45,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre on minium limit of 1.6mm on the outer edge of the tyre

slight handbrake lever travel

Pass 12 Aug 2008 45,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre on minium limit of 1.6mm on the outer edge of the tyre

slight handbrake lever travel

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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HY55 JNU is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HY55 JNU, 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 HY55 JNU registered?

HY55 JNU is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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