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HG05 JHV

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,857 mi
Last recorded110,857 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 JHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 110,857 miles

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

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 101,954 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 96,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 87,227 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 87,225 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 81,548 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 78,636 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 72,425 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 72,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 65,561 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,185 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 53,488 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,191 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 46,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 40,373 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 40,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 34,217 miles

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

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

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

offside & nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,217 miles

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

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

offside & nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2009 27,193 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 27,191 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,053 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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HG05 JHV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 HG05 JHV, 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 HG05 JHV registered?

HG05 JHV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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