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HF05 DDO

2005 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

125,848 mi
Last recorded125,848 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 DDO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 125,848 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2020 125,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2019 121,858 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 121,858 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 115,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 115,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 108,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 108,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 101,302 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 99,435 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 99,435 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 99,128 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 97,950 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 96,902 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 95,158 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 95,158 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 81,029 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 81,029 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 71,635 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 71,392 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 55,322 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 55,322 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

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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HF05 DDO is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HF05 DDO, 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 HF05 DDO registered?

HF05 DDO is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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