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HG05 KZB

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,770 mi
Last recorded155,770 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 KZB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 155,770 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 155,770 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 147,721 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 138,231 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 128,382 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 128,360 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 120,890 miles

1. Under tray broken, currently mounted with Cable/ Zip ties.

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 110,402 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 99,487 miles

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

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

re-check o/s/f tyre in 3-4k

rear brake discs slightly pitted and worn

Fail 4 May 2012 99,487 miles

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

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

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

re-check o/s/f tyre in 3-4k

rear brake discs slightly pitted and worn

Pass 30 Apr 2011 87,740 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 78,694 miles

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2009 64,612 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 64,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 46,094 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 46,094 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 KZB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KZB, 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 KZB registered?

HG05 KZB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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