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GL05 HKB

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,664 mi
Last recorded141,664 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 HKB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 141,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock bump stop broken

Offside Rear reg lamp working but a dim light output

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2018 138,471 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 138,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2016 129,551 miles

exhaust centre and rear silencer casings corroded

rear number plate fading

Fail 2 Jul 2016 129,551 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust centre and rear silencer casings corroded

rear number plate fading

Pass 3 Jul 2015 118,418 miles

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

slight exhaust leak from flexable pipe on cat

Fail 2 Jul 2015 118,478 miles

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

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

slight exhaust leak from flexable pipe on cat

Pass 19 Jun 2014 110,651 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 100,966 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 92,871 miles

Centre silncer deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2011 79,816 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 May 2011 79,816 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 May 2010 68,420 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 May 2010 68,420 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 May 2009 57,207 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

center exhaust box rusting

front number plate cracked

front pads approx 3-4000 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 27 May 2009 57,207 miles

front number plate cracked

front pads approx 3-4000 miles

windscreen chipped

center exhaust box rusting

Pass 29 May 2008 43,123 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 29 May 2008 43,123 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chip in windscreen

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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GL05 HKB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GL05 HKB, 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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GL05 HKB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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