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MK55 HDH

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

143,353 mi
Last recorded143,353 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 HDH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 143,353 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 143,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 136,450 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 136,450 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 124,594 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 113,892 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 113,892 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 106,583 miles

Front suspension creak on turning

Fail 1 Jul 2016 106,583 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front suspension creak on turning

Pass 1 Jul 2015 98,749 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 98,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 92,697 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 92,697 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 84,740 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 84,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 70,809 miles

ANTI-SKID SERVICE warning on dash

Pass 16 May 2011 59,506 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 59,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 46,740 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 36,531 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 36,531 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,300 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 HDH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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