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VF55 UHC

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

225,276 mi
Last recorded225,276 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 UHC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 225,276 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

battery box top bracket broken

rear axle rusty

water exspanson tank top split

Fail 1 Aug 2026 225,265 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

battery box top bracket broken

rear axle rusty

water exspanson tank top split

Pass 3 Oct 2022 208,000 miles

front n/plate deterated

n/s front wheel rim damaged

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Sep 2022 207,923 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

front n/plate deterated

n/s front wheel rim damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Aug 2021 198,023 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 198,023 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 187,331 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 172,938 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 172,938 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 165,475 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 165,475 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 152,436 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 140,517 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 127,973 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 115,407 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 102,490 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 90,519 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 79,877 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 64,040 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,497 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 30,215 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 UHC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 UHC, 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 UHC registered?

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

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