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HG05 JKX

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,855 mi
Last recorded188,855 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 JKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 188,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes Worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S & N/S Rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Under Carriage Has Slight Corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 175,993 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle underbody has slight surface rust

Pass 26 Apr 2019 157,361 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Front number plate deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tailgate struts weak

Sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2019 157,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Front number plate deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tailgate struts weak

Sill covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2018 147,021 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 146,982 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

both front axle rear wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear indicators faded

corrosion / rust and wear on all brake discs

corrosion on exhaust brackets

cracks around both rear tyres / worn on inner edges and on 3mm approx

Pass 22 May 2017 138,246 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear indicators starting to fade

corrosion on all brake disc edges

corrosion on exhaust brackets

cracks around both rear tyres and worn on inner edges

imbalance on park brake

slight fluctuation on both rear brakes

slight under vehicle corrosion

Fail 20 May 2017 138,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced light dim and pattern poor (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear indicators starting to fade

corrosion on all brake disc edges

corrosion on exhaust brackets

cracks around both rear tyres and worn on inner edges

imbalance on park brake

slight fluctuation on both rear brakes

slight under vehicle corrosion

Pass 19 May 2016 120,178 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on exhaust brackets

slight corrosion on all brake disc edges

Pass 27 Apr 2015 110,011 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 107,785 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 103,172 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 96,010 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 90,115 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 90,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 69,633 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 52,262 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 38,539 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 JKX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JKX, 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 JKX registered?

HG05 JKX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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