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HD05 HBN

2005 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,331 mi
Last recorded33,331 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 HBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 33,331 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 33,331 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 May 2025 30,687 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 27,529 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 x (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 24,648 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 21,028 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 21,024 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 May 2021 15,288 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel, requires adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under covers obscuring testable components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 15,229 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2013 14,908 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Fail 12 Jul 2013 14,895 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

All tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Jul 2012 14,036 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 12,397 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 11,356 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 9,825 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 8,172 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 HBN is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HD05 HBN, 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 HBN registered?

HD05 HBN is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is HD05 HBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD05 HBN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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