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SK55 HGN

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,530 mi
Last recorded132,530 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 HGN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 132,530 miles

Coil spring corroded both of rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

wet under seal applied

Fail 3 Apr 2019 132,518 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both of rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general boby under sill minor corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2018 120,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Apr 2018 120,812 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 105,376 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2017 105,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 93,750 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake rubbing slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 93,750 miles

Front coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake rubbing slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 81,108 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 81,108 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 76,217 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm and worn on inner edge

rear silencer outer skin starting to break away

Fail 17 Sep 2014 76,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm and worn on inner edge

rear silencer outer skin starting to break away

Pass 19 Sep 2013 70,141 miles

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

n/s/r brake grabbing slightly

nsil in n/s/r tyre

rear silencer outer skin starting to break away

rear washer inop

Fail 19 Sep 2013 70,141 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

n/s/r brake grabbing slightly

nsil in n/s/r tyre

rear silencer outer skin starting to break away

rear washer inop

Pass 19 Sep 2012 64,743 miles

exhaust silencer slightly deterioated

Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,295 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 48,213 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 48,206 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

o/s inner tail lamp inop

Fail 18 Sep 2009 38,156 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,156 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 30,152 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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SK55 HGN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SK55 HGN, 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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SK55 HGN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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