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HG05 KYX

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,672 mi
Last recorded138,672 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 KYX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 138,672 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2023 132,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2023 132,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 132,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2022 128,088 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Jun 2021 125,139 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 122,744 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 119,064 miles

Offside Rear tyre side walls perishing

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 May 2019 119,053 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre side walls perishing

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2018 114,574 miles

Engine covers and undershields fitted not allowing for full inspection of some MOT testable items.

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

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

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

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

offside rear indicator fading.

offside rear tyre 3mm in depth.

Pass 12 May 2017 109,566 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 107,723 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 104,851 miles

n/s/r tyre is getting low

Pass 26 Mar 2014 100,662 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 95,589 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 95,586 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 92,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Outer sills obscured byplastic trims

Fail 27 Mar 2012 92,392 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Outer sills obscured byplastic trims

Pass 3 May 2011 88,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

Minimal noise at nearside rear hub but displaying no excessive roughness

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall surface

Pass 28 Apr 2010 82,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Apr 2010 82,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2009 76,751 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 66,323 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 66,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 KYX is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 KYX, 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 KYX registered?

HG05 KYX is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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