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HG05 SYC

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,088 mi
Last recorded138,088 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 138,088 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 129,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2016 122,201 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn and misshaped on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2015 115,497 miles

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2013 107,027 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear inner brake pads appear low

Fail 28 Oct 2013 107,027 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 23 Oct 2012 100,087 miles

centre to rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2011 92,081 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres becoming slightly cracked and perished

Pass 1 Nov 2010 85,258 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre slight cut in outer sidewall

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2010 79,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R Lamp cracked

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2009 67,446 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 57,527 miles

Both front tyres bold on inner edges. Check front wheel alignment

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 SYC 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 91.7%.

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 SYC, 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 SYC registered?

HG05 SYC is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is HG05 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 SYC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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