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FD05 HWZ

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

69,018 mi
Last recorded69,018 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 HWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 69,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 53,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 53,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 52,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 51,659 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 50,381 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 47,357 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2018 43,569 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2018 43,569 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 41,573 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Jun 2016 35,507 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 32,028 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 29,497 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 26,938 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 23,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R Seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wiper blabe split

Slight oil leak on steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2011 20,752 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 18,067 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 15,479 miles

anti-skid warning light illuminated

Pass 24 Jun 2008 13,265 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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FD05 HWZ 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 94.7%.

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 FD05 HWZ, 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 FD05 HWZ registered?

FD05 HWZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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