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HY55 XWZ

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

61,736 mi
Last recorded61,736 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 XWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 61,736 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 56,723 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 56,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 52,106 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 47,869 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 42,277 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 42,277 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 38,031 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 33,363 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 32,602 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 31,282 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 29,689 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 27,965 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 26,398 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 24,638 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 22,582 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 20,912 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 18,664 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 18,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 15,667 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 12,682 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 9,587 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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HY55 XWZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HY55 XWZ, 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 XWZ registered?

HY55 XWZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 September 2005.

Is HY55 XWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 XWZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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