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DE05 HVN

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

91,280 mi
Last recorded91,280 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 HVN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 91,280 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 76,861 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 74,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 68,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2020 64,357 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 59,220 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 56,335 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 53,923 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 19 May 2016 51,085 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 47,973 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 42,220 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 42,220 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 36,883 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 33,737 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 29,156 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 29,155 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear light cluster cracked

rear indicators starting to go white

side sills fitted

Pass 21 May 2010 25,772 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 21,340 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 15,679 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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DE05 HVN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DE05 HVN, 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 DE05 HVN registered?

DE05 HVN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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