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PJ55 HNV

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,392 mi
Last recorded88,392 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 HNV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 88,392 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 84,347 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 84,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 80,520 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 75,625 miles

exhaust corroded ,poor

Fail 17 Jan 2019 75,625 miles

exhaust corroded ,poor

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 71,023 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 71,023 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 65,707 miles

rear tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2016 60,686 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2015 58,865 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 58,865 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 49,352 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 43,769 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 43,769 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 38,117 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 32,849 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 32,849 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 27,137 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 20,626 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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PJ55 HNV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ55 HNV registered?

PJ55 HNV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is PJ55 HNV safe to buy?

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