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MK55 HDA

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,800 mi
Last recorded114,800 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 HDA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 114,800 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 114,526 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 114,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2022 113,092 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 104,843 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 93,512 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 84,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Tyre wearing more on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 77,918 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 75,747 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 67,907 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2011 59,593 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 59,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 49,154 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,869 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 37,797 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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MK55 HDA is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MK55 HDA, 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 MK55 HDA registered?

MK55 HDA is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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