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HF05 OYJ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

281,789 mi
Last recorded281,789 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 OYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2026 281,789 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall cracked badley (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28 % O/S slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 267,380 miles

Front Steering box has seepage both sides (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 267,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam HID (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering box has seepage both sides (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 245,507 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp (up/down) manual adjuster temperamental/faulty

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Oct 2022 245,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front headlamp (up/down) manual adjuster temperamental/faulty

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2021 220,485 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 220,485 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 191,486 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 191,486 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 168,325 miles

rear exhaust box showing signs of deterioration

Pass 26 Oct 2018 142,548 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 142,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 130,974 miles

Offside Front marker lamp not working

both front tyres worn on inner edge / nearing legal limit

headlamp levelling device bracket broken away / offside suspension arm

rear exhaust box showing signs of deterioration

Fail 24 Oct 2017 130,861 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front marker lamp not working

both front tyres worn on inner edge / nearing legal limit

headlamp levelling device bracket broken away / offside suspension arm

rear exhaust box showing signs of deterioration

Pass 28 Oct 2016 115,712 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 96,479 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 89,918 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 82,774 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 77,263 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 77,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 70,247 miles

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

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 27 Oct 2010 65,491 miles

flat spot on nearside front inner wheel rim

front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,460 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 54,003 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 40,095 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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HF05 OYJ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OYJ, 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 OYJ registered?

HF05 OYJ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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