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HD05 GDJ

2005 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,223 mi
Last recorded168,223 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 GDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 168,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 155,955 miles

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust bracket detached

Pass 25 Jan 2017 144,245 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 144,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 131,503 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 131,486 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 123,845 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 123,845 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 114,013 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 114,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 101,299 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 101,299 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 83,381 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 64,104 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 64,104 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 44,505 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,938 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 30,127 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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HD05 GDJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HD05 GDJ, 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 HD05 GDJ registered?

HD05 GDJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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