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M55 HUC

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

272,778 mi
Last recorded272,778 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 HUC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 272,778 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 262,691 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 249,013 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 248,815 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 236,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 218,887 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 218,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 196,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 196,359 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 181,678 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 181,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2019 160,097 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 160,097 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 139,086 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2018 139,086 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2017 119,671 miles

Central exhaust sielncer deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2017 119,670 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Central exhaust sielncer deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2016 99,849 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 83,286 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 73,376 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2013 59,156 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 50,956 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 42,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 42,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 33,291 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 33,291 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 25,449 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,442 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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M55 HUC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 M55 HUC, 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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M55 HUC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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