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HG05 KYZ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,087 mi
Last recorded101,087 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 101,087 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

headlamps appear to dim when steering turned lock to lock

Fail 1 Feb 2017 101,087 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

headlamps appear to dim when steering turned lock to lock

Pass 27 Jan 2016 94,666 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 30 Jan 2015 89,320 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2015 89,320 miles

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

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

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2014 83,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 30 Jan 2014 83,913 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 4 Feb 2013 76,875 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 71,854 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 71,854 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Jan 2011 65,633 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 59,667 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 52,917 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 46,385 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 KYZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 KYZ, 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 KYZ registered?

HG05 KYZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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