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VN55 WHH

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,445 mi
Last recorded73,445 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 WHH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 73,445 miles

front/rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2016 64,710 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 53,544 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 43,271 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 43,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 33,417 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 33,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 27,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 27,942 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 26,249 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 22,655 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 22,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bodywork has scratches

engine management lamp on

Fail 22 Oct 2009 22,305 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bodywork has scratches

engine management lamp on

Pass 14 Oct 2008 21,321 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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VN55 WHH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN55 WHH, 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 VN55 WHH registered?

VN55 WHH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 October 2005.

Is VN55 WHH safe to buy?

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