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VF55 HNO

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,345 mi
Last recorded196,345 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 HNO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2023 196,345 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Anti-skid service required warning message displayed- switch does not turn on/off message (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Bulb fitted correctly? (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Bulb fitted correctly? (4.1.4 (a))

Both front drive shaft gaiters (glue on replacement type) have grease escaping from join/s

Both rear suspension springs have been replaced and mounted on broken parts of old spring/s

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 - Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush appears to be excessively worn but unable to access to perform a proper assessment

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 192,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 184,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 183,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 180,519 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 180,472 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 176,791 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 170,134 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 157,470 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 149,901 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 138,997 miles

Front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2014 129,680 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 1 Oct 2013 122,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wipers poor

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 1 Oct 2013 122,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wipers poor

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 24 Sep 2012 112,821 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 103,154 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 96,749 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 96,749 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 86,780 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 79,718 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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VF55 HNO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VF55 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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What year was VF55 HNO registered?

VF55 HNO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is VF55 HNO safe to buy?

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