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PN55 HAO

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,963 mi
Last recorded107,963 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 HAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 107,963 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 107,963 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 99,589 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 99,589 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 89,035 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 89,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 74,816 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 74,816 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 69,679 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 69,671 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 61,245 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 52,097 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 52,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f headlamp not seated correctly (not insecure)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,444 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 32,449 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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PN55 HAO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PN55 HAO, 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 PN55 HAO registered?

PN55 HAO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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