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HG05 JJF

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

115,333 mi
Last recorded115,333 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 JJF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 115,333 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 115,333 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 105,417 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH REAR AND THE COVERS ARE HEAVILY CRACKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively HEAVILY WORN FRONTS AND REARS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO THE LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON THE LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 95,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 2 Apr 2024 95,071 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Apr 2023 89,712 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 89,712 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 87,642 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 87,642 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 85,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

near side handbrake performance low

Pass 31 Mar 2020 84,676 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 81,000 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 76,767 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall has cuts in sidewall

Fail 28 Mar 2018 76,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (chalked) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (chalked) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall has cuts in sidewall

Pass 29 Mar 2017 73,632 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 69,900 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 69,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,649 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 60,076 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,736 miles

Oil leak around steering rack area

Pass 5 Apr 2012 48,710 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 43,089 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 43,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 36,626 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,053 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 30,053 miles

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

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

Front wipers slightly smeary.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 24,905 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 JJF is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 JJF, 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 JJF registered?

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

Is HG05 JJF safe to buy?

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