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HD54 HVB

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

201,916 mi
Last recorded201,916 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 HVB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 May 2023 201,916 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Undertray slightly insecure, not likely to detach

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring incorrectly seated

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

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

Windscreen has minor chips, not affecting drivers view

Pass 19 May 2022 188,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated system still fully supported

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front headlamp light output slightly reduced

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

undertray insecure not likely to detach

windscreen has minor chip in zone b not affecting drivers view

Fail 19 May 2022 188,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated system still fully supported

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

Offside Front headlamp light output slightly reduced

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

windscreen has minor chip in zone b not affecting drivers view

Fail 12 Jul 2021 172,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

cut on nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 3 Jul 2021 171,775 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

cut on nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 9 Jul 2020 158,450 miles

Offside Inner c.v gaitor deteriorating

Pass 30 Jul 2019 155,026 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

plastic under tray is fitted covering some componets

Pass 16 Aug 2018 149,017 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 140,636 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 140,636 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 136,325 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 131,752 miles

HANDBRAKE 17%

child seats fitted n/s & o/s rear

Pass 18 Sep 2014 124,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 121,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2012 118,715 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 118,054 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 118,034 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 1 Feb 2011 113,405 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 94,202 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 74,122 miles

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

nsf tyre has a nail in it

Pass 10 Jan 2008 52,169 miles

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

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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HD54 HVB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HD54 HVB, 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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HD54 HVB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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