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FH05 HZB

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,411 mi
Last recorded143,411 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 HZB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 143,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 135,745 miles

Cambelt due??

Pass 4 Jun 2018 125,614 miles

Oil top up 1L

Fail 4 Jun 2018 125,614 miles

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

Oil top up 1L

Pass 25 May 2017 115,096 miles

Engine lamp on indicating a fault

Front tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge and cracking

recommend tyres replaced and 4 wheel alignment

Fail 25 May 2017 115,096 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance side lamp (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance side lamp (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine lamp on indicating a fault

Front tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge and cracking

Timing belt due/overdue?

recommend tyres replaced and 4 wheel alignment

Pass 15 Jun 2016 104,145 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 104,141 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear washer inop

Fail 9 Jun 2016 104,139 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

EML on

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine over filled with oil

rear washer inop

Pass 13 Jun 2015 92,399 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 79,907 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 79,907 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 67,028 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 67,028 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 54,125 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 54,125 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 41,701 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 41,701 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 10 Jun 2010 27,112 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 22,592 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 22,591 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 19,102 miles

both front tyres bold on inner edges

both front tyres on 2mm

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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FH05 HZB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FH05 HZB, 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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FH05 HZB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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