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PJ55 HNO

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

167,381 mi
Last recorded167,381 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 HNO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 167,381 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all fitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

osr and both front coil springs corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2020 167,381 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side osr and nsr (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed osf and nsf and nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all fitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

osr and both front coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2019 158,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Partially seperated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 158,806 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Partially seperated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 149,061 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 149,061 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 139,004 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nsr tyre inner edge feathered and mishaped

osr brake slightly stickey and brake pad wearing thin

Fail 4 Jan 2017 138,963 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nsr tyre inner edge feathered and mishaped

osr brake slightly stickey and brake pad wearing thin

Pass 5 Jan 2016 131,105 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

front wishbone bushes perishing and have slight play

Fail 7 Jan 2015 120,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 120,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2014 112,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2013 100,151 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 86,051 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 72,882 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 54,660 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 54,660 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 37,607 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 37,607 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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PJ55 HNO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PJ55 HNO, 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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PJ55 HNO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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