CarVerify

Free Car Check

WD55 HFV

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,561 mi
Last recorded150,561 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 HFV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 150,561 miles

"Anti skid service required" warning lamp on

Front tyres wearing @ inner edges

Pass 17 May 2018 138,103 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 138,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 124,638 miles

Anti skid service due displayed

Front brake pads very low, advise brake inspection

Over sills fitted

Fail 9 May 2017 124,638 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Off side and near side rear (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) not working Off side outer (1.1.A.3b)

Anti skid service due displayed

Front brake pads very low, advise brake inspection

Over sills fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 109,569 miles

Both front tyres wearing at inner edge and close to legal limit.

Fail 20 May 2016 109,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both front tyres wearing at inner edge and close to legal limit.

Pass 21 May 2015 99,361 miles

Off side rear tyre possibly punctured

Over sills fitted

Traction control warning indicator on

Fail 21 May 2015 99,361 miles

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

Off side rear tyre possibly punctured

Over sills fitted

Traction control warning indicator on

Pass 29 Nov 2013 85,318 miles

Parking permit in swept area.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 78,579 miles

Parking permit in swept area.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 72,010 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 68,334 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 65,284 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 60,844 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 60,803 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 60,803 miles

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

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

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WD55 HFV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WD55 HFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WD55 HFV?

You can check the full history of WD55 HFV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WD55 HFV registered?

WD55 HFV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is WD55 HFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD55 HFV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WD55 HFV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WD55 HFV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.