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HG05 KZZ

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,016 mi
Last recorded149,016 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 149,016 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 144,441 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 128,766 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 121,553 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 114,096 miles

front tyre treads very,very close to wear limit

o/s front lower wishbone rear bush split/worn

Pass 24 Mar 2011 106,289 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 106,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 84,688 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear tyre out of shape on inside edge

Slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 31 Mar 2010 84,688 miles

Offside rear tyre out of shape on inside edge

Slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 3 Apr 2009 60,570 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)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 48,485 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 48,485 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 KZZ is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KZZ, 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 KZZ registered?

HG05 KZZ is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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