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HG05 KZC

2005 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,976 mi
Last recorded182,976 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 182,976 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 182,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 177,290 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 170,392 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 2 Nov 2017 163,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 163,129 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 157,324 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 157,324 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 149,892 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 149,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 142,015 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 134,012 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 123,700 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge of tread

Pass 14 Oct 2011 115,212 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 115,212 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 108,195 miles

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

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

emissions to low to register

rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2010 108,195 miles

emissions to low to register

rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2009 82,345 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

emissions to low for reading

n/s/r outter side light not working

Fail 6 Oct 2009 82,345 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

emissions to low for reading

n/s/r outter side light not working

Pass 13 Oct 2008 50,145 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 50,145 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 46,764 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 KZC is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KZC, 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 KZC registered?

HG05 KZC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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