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DS05 HYM

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,387 mi
Last recorded122,387 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 HYM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 122,387 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake travel requires attention

Fail 24 Feb 2021 122,387 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel requires attention

Pass 5 Mar 2020 116,536 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 109,477 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 101,834 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 101,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 94,608 miles

Nearside,offside front and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (front arm rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 83,170 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside front,rear tyres wearing on edges

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (front arm rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 83,168 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside front,rear tyres wearing on edges

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (front arm rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 71,422 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 71,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 53,454 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 23 Jan 2013 34,863 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 34,863 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 16,681 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 1,414 miles

traction control light on

Pass 2 Jul 2009 1,361 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 825 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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DS05 HYM is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DS05 HYM, 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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DS05 HYM is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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