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HG05 SYH

2005 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

217,624 mi
Last recorded217,624 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 SYH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 217,624 miles

Centre exhaust system detoriated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 196,088 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box slighty corriored

Fail 8 May 2015 196,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box slighty corriored

Pass 7 May 2014 174,293 miles

rear exhaust box detoriated

Pass 16 May 2013 153,351 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 May 2013 153,351 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2012 137,873 miles

Both headlamps have mask/ coverters fitted.

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

Fail 10 May 2012 137,873 miles

Both headlamps have mask/ coverters fitted.

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 9 May 2011 121,863 miles

Cut in outer side wall ,nearside front tyre.

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

Slight damage to offside rear seat belt buckle.

Pass 9 May 2011 121,863 miles

Cut in outer side wall ,nearside front tyre.

Slight damage to offside rear seat belt buckle.

Pass 14 May 2010 107,588 miles

Front brake discs worn/ridge.

Front brake pads 2/3 worn.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake pads look very low?

Offside rear seat belt buckle has damage to casing.

Fail 13 May 2010 107,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front brake discs worn/ridge.

Front brake pads 2/3 worn.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake pads look very low?

Offside rear seat belt buckle has damage to casing.

Pass 19 May 2009 88,461 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 88,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 67,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play off side lower ball joint

Pass 24 Apr 2008 67,943 miles

play off side lower ball joint

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 SYH is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SYH, 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 SYH registered?

HG05 SYH is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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